Vehicle registration plates of Canada

Vehicle registration plates of Canada, also known as licence plates, are issued by provincial or territorial government agencies. Registration plates in Canada are typically attached to motor vehicles or trailers for official identification purposes. Some Canadian registration plates have unique designs, shapes, and slogans related to the issuing jurisdiction. For example, registration plates issued in the Northwest Territories are shaped like a polar bear. In Alberta, registration plates typically display the words "Wild Rose Country."

British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario are the only Canadian jurisdictions that require both front and rear registration plates. The remaining jurisdictions do not require front registration plates. Most Canadian jurisdictions also issue "vanity licence plates," which allow drivers to customize the characters displayed.^[1]

Some provinces issue unique registration plates to persons with disabilities. These plates typically display the International Symbol of Access, and entitled drivers to parking privileges. The international code for Canadian plates is CDN.^[2][3]