Why can't I register a domain name that a registrar owns?

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Published on 2010-04-20T21:48:34Z Indexed on 2010/04/20 21:54 UTC
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Hey everyone,

I am interested in purchasing a .ca domain name. It was taken, and when I did a WHOIS it showed me that GoDaddy (a registrar) has control of it, however when I go to GoDaddy to purchase it, I have no such option.

I have always wondered - why do registrars do this? I've come across this situation before with other domains as well.
Is there any way to actually purchase a domain like this for yourself?

If anyone can shed some light on this issue, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Cheers,

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