Registering .ca domains

[CaptainRon]

I just found a nice .ca domain that I would like to register.

Now I do have a real Canadian address. BUT, CIRA requires an individual to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (or company). I am a US citizen and temporary resident in Canada so technically I would be breaking their rules.

The other approach could be to register a business up here to hold the domain. I'm not sure how difficult or expensive this is but I guess I would have to do that at some point if this things makes any $ since I do know I'm not living up here forever. (taxes, doctor shortages, joual wtf)

So, if I register a .ca domain is CIRA likely to check my residency status and take my domain name away?

 

[Bombastic]

Have you tried to just register it? .us domains are the same, you're supposed to be American or resident but I don't give a fuck, I bought them anyway and Jack Bauer hasn't busted down my door yet.

 

[vjstar]

CIRA does check up pretty often, be careful if you are not really following their rules... they are very bitchy.

 

[CaptainRon]

I'm pretty sure I could just register it and say I am a permanent resident but I if invest in developing the domain I'd like to keep it.