1) What is a CA Identification Number?
The CA Identification Number is an identification number obtained by
applying to the Competition Bureau. This identification number, commonly
referred to as "CA Number", is registered for the exclusive
use of a
Canadian dealer
on the label of a consumer textile article in place of a name and postal address.
2) Who is considered a dealer?
As per section 2 of the
Textile Labelling Act,
the "dealer" is the person who:
- manufactures, processes, or finishes textile fibre products; or
- is engaged in the business of importing or selling any textile fibre products.
3) What are the dealer's
responsibilities?
It is the responsibility of the dealer:
- to ensure that all information provided on textile labels and in advertisements
is accurate;
- to comply with the Textile Labelling Act and Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations
for all articles which bear their CA Identification Number; and
- to notify the
Information Centre of the Competition Bureau in writing should they:
- transfer their business to another dealer;
- change the name or address under which they carry on business;
- cease to carry on business;
- change any relevant information such as "name of authorized official",
"phone number", etc.
4) Do I have to use a CA Identification Number?
No. Canadian dealers use this number to meet provisions of the
Textile Labelling Act which require prescribed
consumer textile articles to be labelled with:
- the full name and address of the dealer; or
- a CA Identification Number.
5) How can I apply for a CA Identification Number?
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Online:
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See details by clicking on this link: Online Application.
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Mail:
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Download PDF application form here:
CA Identification Number Application Form
(PDF, 53KB).
The mailing address is:
Information Centre
Competition Bureau
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0C9
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Fax:
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For security reasons, applications sent by fax are not accepted.
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6) How much does it cost?
The one-time payment for the registration fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00).
- The fee for online registration is payable upon application by
MasterCard, VISA or American Express.
- The fee for mail registration is payable upon application by cheque or
money order, made payable to the Receiver General for Canada.
- Payments in cash are not accepted.
7) How long does it take to
get a CA Identification Number?
Generally a few days. We do not offer same-day service or preferential treatment
to anyone, regardless of the situation.
8) Can you telephone, fax or
email my CA Identification Number?
No. We mail you a letter advising you of the CA Identification Number that has been
issued to you, as soon as the application and the payment have been successfully processed.
9) My company is not in
Canada. What can I use instead of a CA Identification Number?
To meet provisions of the
Textile Labelling Act dealers are required to
label consumer textile articles with their business name and address. See the
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