National labels hide provincial questions
The phrase Canadian licence can obscure how sports wagering is authorised provincially. Ask which public authority oversees the specific business and product where you play.
A foreign sportsbook accepting Canadian addresses has not thereby demonstrated provincial approval. Ontario registration is also not a passport into every other provincial market.
Complaint jurisdiction deserves attention
Review the legal entity, governing terms and independent complaint options together. A local sounding support number does not establish access to a Canadian dispute process.
If authorisation remains unclear, do not resolve the uncertainty with a trial deposit. Preserve existing payment records and seek appropriate guidance before increasing financial exposure.