Canada: Fiscal & Monetary Policy

Fiat-backed stablecoins are rapidly emerging as viable payment alternatives, but without a clear Canadian regulatory framework, domestic digital payments risk being overshadowed by foreign-issued stablecoins. This discussion explores the regulatory, economic, and policy considerations necessary for Canada to establish a competitive blockchain-based payment system that maintains domestic control while harnessing the full potential of digital currency innovation.

On April 28, 2026, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne tabled the federal government’s spring economic update 2026 (Update). The Update included what the government described as a “generational investment”...

Canada's federal government announced a $755 million investment over five years to revitalize the nation's sport system, marking the first major funding increase for national sport organizations since 2005.

Bill 50, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, received royal assent on May 15, 2025, introducing amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

Recent legislative proposals in Ontario, specifically those within Bill 5, titled the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, signals a seismic shift in the province's approach to resource extraction.

As Canada faces economic challenges on a global scale, recent measures outlined in several provincial budgets offer incentives for businesses to pursue domestic opportunities for sustained growth.

We previously provided our top four key takeaways for tax planning from Budget 2023 in our March 30, 2023 article "2023 Federal Budget: Top 4 Changes for Tax Planning."

On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, outlining Canada's next steps on international tax reform and digitalization.

On November 21, 2023, the government of Canada released the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, acknowledging and addressing a pivotal economic challenge in Canada to support a strong middle class and building an economy that works for all Canadians.