CA Number Registration and Database

Act: Textile Labelling Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. T-10
Regulation: Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations, C.R.C., Vol. XVIII, c. 1551, p. 13759, as amended

To Whom Does This Apply?

Only Canadian manufacturers, processors or finishers of a textile fibre product or Canadians engaged in the business of importing or selling any textile fibre product are allowed to register for a CA Identification Number.

Summary

A CA Number is a five-digit identification number preceded by the letters "CA". Companies use this number to meet provisions of the Textile Labelling Act that require prescribed consumer textile articles to be labelled with the identity of the person by or for whom the textile articles were made.

This provision of the Act can be satisfied by identifying on the labels attached to the clothing or other textile articles, either:

• the full name and postal address of the dealer, or
• in the case of a Canadian dealer, a CA number.

How do I apply for a CA Identification Number?

You can apply for a CA Identification Number online or by mail.

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.

The Competition Bureau maintains a database of all CA identification numbers with a corresponding business name and address. The public may access information from this database by contacting the Competition Bureau's Information Centre, or by visiting the Bureau's Web site.

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that ensures all Canadians enjoy the benefits of a competitive economy. The Bureau oversees the application of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metals Marking Act.

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Quebec Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
THIS CONTACT SERVES ALL REGIONS
Information Centre
Competition Bureau
Phase 1, Place du Portage
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec  K1A 0C9
Telephone: 819-997-4282
Fax: 819-997-0324
Toll-free (information): 1-800-348-5358
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-642-3844
E-mail: compbureau@cb-bc.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/