As the transformation winds of the crypto industry are moving with regulatory reforms in the United States, Europe and Asia, Canada is still having difficulty in determining its direction. In an opinion letter written by SymbioTic Coo Jillian Friedman, it is pointed out that Canada’s silence in the field of digital assets has suffered a loss of investment and ability.

⚠️ No crypto on the political agenda

In the 2025 Federal Elections, no party has a digital asset strategy on the campaign platform. This shows that the uncertainty that blocks the front of the innovation ecosystem will continue.

“Canada still hasn’t decided: do we want to take part in this race, or just watch?” - Jillian Friedman

📉 Investment data alarm

According to the report of Canadian Venture Capital and Private Capital Association (CVCA):

In the first quarter of 2025 Seed Investment Agreements fell to the bottom level of the pandemi period.

Early -stage projects are heading abroad due to lack of regulatory clarity and capital access difficulties.

While crypto arrangements are clear in the US, EU and Asia, this passive stance of Canada is suffocating innovation.

🧠 Brain drain deepening

Canada has worldwide artificial intelligence centers such as Vector Institute and Mila. However:

Two -thirds of software engineering graduates go out of the country.

Entrepreneurs are turning to other countries due to heavy tax regimes and low incentives.

🇵🇹 Example Country: Portugal

It attracts talent by offering tax exemptions for young and technology -oriented professionals. Canada is similar to special incentives for young crypto entrepreneurs.

💸 Stablecoin Barriers: Big Opportunity

Stablecoins stand out as one of the most functional and transformational elements of crypton.

However, in Canada:

Stablecoins were incorrectly classified as Securities.

Policy inconsistency between the states continues.

Even the idea of ​​a stablecoin supported Dollar Dollar could not develop.

“Opposing this technology is missing for both Canadian dollar and Canadian citizens.”

🏦 Crypto initiatives remain without a bank

Crypto initiatives in Canada, although the risk of AML still:

Can not open a bank account

Cannot access credit card and payment services

Pushed out of the financial system

However, other G7 countries have developed banking solutions integrated with crypto despite similar regulations.

📌 The direction is uncertain, time narrows

Although the new artificial intelligence and digital innovation Minister Evan Solomon is appointed as an out -of -field figure, transformation can be achieved by the right policies.

For this:

Tax reform

Banking access

Stablecoin arrangement

Entrepreneurship encouragement

In areas such as you need to take action immediately.

If Canada wants to be a country that produces not only in the age of blockchain and digital assets, it should stop being silent on the policy front. Otherwise, it is inevitable to stay back in the global race.