Canada’s direction on digital asset innovation remains uncertain.
Opinion by: Jillian Friedman, chief operating officer, Symbiotic
Since the Canadian federal election, there’s been little clarity on where this country is heading with digital asset innovation. Crypto regulation and policy didn’t make it into any of the parties’ campaign platforms. It’s a missed opportunity at a time when Canada needs swift action about whether it wants to be a competitor in this space or simply a bystander.
Early-stage investments are already showing signs of strain.
A recent Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) report shows Canadian seed deals dropped to pandemic-era lows during Q1 2025. Canada risks falling behind by not embracing the tools to unlock global trade and innovation…
