Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency

In this article – “Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency” — we examine the substantial changes to cryptocurrency regulation in Canada in 2025, with securities regulators and financial authorities introducing support for stable coins, as well as the impending legislation that will demand new levels of transparency from market participants.This article is authored by Matthew Burgoyne, partner in the Corporate Group and Chair, Digital Assets and Blockchain, and members of Osler’s Tax Group Matias Milet, partner, and Sean Timlick, associate.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.