Competition Bureau Issues Warning to Canadians
about Misleading Mailings for Internet Domain Name Registrations
Ottawa, July 18, 2001 - The Competition Bureau issued a
warning today to Canadian consumers and businesses that own internet domain names to take
caution before paying what appear to be invoices from the "Internet Registry of
Canada" for the registration or re-registration of their domain names.
The "Internet Registry of Canada" is not certified by the
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), the body officially sanctioned to
administer the registration of the ".ca" domain name in Canada. Only CIRA
Certified Registrars can apply to CIRA for registration of ".ca" domain names.
For a list of CIRA certified registrars please visit their web site at www.cira.ca.
Complaints received by the Competition Bureau indicate that the mailings from the "Internet
Registry of Canada" give the impression that it is affiliated with the Government of
Canada or that it is an officially sanctioned agency registering domain names in Canada.
The "Internet Registry of Canada" is not associated with any government agency.
The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that
ensures all Canadians enjoy the benefits of a competitive economy, low prices, product
choice and quality service. It oversees the application of the Competition Act, the
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious
Metals Marking Act.
The Competition Bureau examines complaints of suspected misleading
representations in the marketplace. Businesses and consumers who believe they have been
misled should contact the Bureau toll free at 1-800-348-5358 or visit the Bureau's web
site located at: www.competition.ic.gc.ca.
Mailing Sample [PDF: 2.08 MB]
For more information, please contact:
Charles Bergeron
Senior Communications Advisor
Competition Bureau
(819) 956-0774 or (613) 296-2187 (cell.)
General Public Enquiries, please contact:
Information Center
1-800-348-5358 |
