The following is a notice from Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) received by the Society on 9 November 2026:
On 28 October 2026, ISED ended the printing and mailing of certificates for Radio Amateurs. From that date, the only way any Radio Amateur or club can obtain their certificate is to download a PDF from the ISED website and print it yourself. To do this, you need two things: an account on the ISED website and your Amateur Radio certificate number.
Creating an account on the ISED website is easy. Simply go to https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/amateur-radio-operator-certificate-services/en/my-web-profile , click on "Create a new web profile" and follow the instructions. These will include linking your account to your certificate number. Your certificate number is an 11-digit number that begins with the year you first earned your certificate. For clubs, the trustee for the club call sign can download the club's certificate.
ISED implemented this to modernise their processes and to reduce operating costs. ISED will no longer print and mail Amateur Radio operator certificates. These were the first radio operator certificates to implement "print from home." The various professional radio operator certificates will follow in due course.