CIRA to Distinguish Between Business and Non-Business URLs in dot-ca Domain Name Registrations
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We ask that the Canadian Internet Registry Authority (CIRA) designate differences between business and non-business URLs through the process by which they permit websites to have the dot-ca domain name registration.
For example, in the United States of America business websites end in dot-com while government agencies end in dot-gov. In the United Kingdom business websites end in dot-co-dot-uk while government departments end in dot-gov-dot-uk. There is no difference in the domain name registration for Canada so all websites, businesses and government departments, end in dot-ca.
Not only is this confusing for Internet users but we believe it to be irresponsible and must be rectified.
For example, in the United States of America business websites end in dot-com while government agencies end in dot-gov. In the United Kingdom business websites end in dot-co-dot-uk while government departments end in dot-gov-dot-uk. There is no difference in the domain name registration for Canada so all websites, businesses and government departments, end in dot-ca.
Not only is this confusing for Internet users but we believe it to be irresponsible and must be rectified.
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29 November 2015
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47.
Yvonne R
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I trust that CIRA will take this issue seriously and make the changes necessary to distinguish between business and non-business URLs. Thank you.
Country of residence
Canada
8 October 2014
46.
Caroline R
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This designation would assist researchers to determine the origination of the website.
Country of residence
US
3 June 2014
26 February 2014
44.
Deborah T
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As a librarian on a reference desk, I agree this would be helpful - especially for new Canadians.
Country of residence
Canada
3 September 2013
24 June 2013
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1 December 2011
22 May 2011
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Joselle M
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as a librarian, it is very difficult to teach about web resources and we need to have some accountability to help students learn to evaluate their resources
Country of residence
United States of America
19 April 2011
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Susan W
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The distinction between commercial and non-commercial would be very welcome.
Country of residence
Canada
4 March 2011
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