Legislative Status of Canada's Central Bank Digital Currency
Occurred 6 March 2026Date inferred from coverage
The Bank of Canada has researched a digital loonie but currently lacks the parliamentary authority required to issue a central bank digital currency.
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The Bank of Canada has investigated a 'digital loonie' but currently lacks the legislative authority from Parliament to issue a central bank digital currency.