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Canada

CA / CANLegal — Regulated

Provincial securities regulation creates a complex multi-jurisdictional regime. CSA Staff Notice 21-329 (2021) brought most crypto exchanges under securities law. FINTRAC MSB registration mandatory.

Key Regulations

Securities Act (provincial)PCMLTFA (AML)CSA Staff Notice 21-329

Regulatory Context

Crypto assets are legal in Canada under applicable regulatory frameworks. Exchanges and service providers typically require registration or licensing with CSA / FINTRAC. AML/KYC obligations apply to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidance.

Regulatory Profile

Primary Regulator

CSA / FINTRAC

Official site

Currency

CAD

MiCA Applies

FATF Member

Yes

OFAC Sanctions

None

G20 / OECD

G20 · OECD

SL-1 API Call

{
  "action": "place_order",
  "actor": {
    "declared_jurisdiction": "CA"
  }
}

Expected verdict

COMPLIANT

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