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How Crypto is Taxed in Canada — What CRA Expects From You (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 11 min | Category: Taxes, Investing, Personal Finance A lot of Canadians still believe cryptocurrency exists in a tax-free grey zone. It does not. The Canada Revenue Agency is very clear on this: crypto is taxable, every transaction counts, and CRA has been aggressively pursuing crypto investors who don't report correctly. If you've bought, sold, traded, or earned any cryptocurrency in Canada — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or anything else — this guide explains exactly what CRA expects from you, what counts as a taxable event, and how to reduce your tax bill legally. The CRA's Official Position on Crypto The CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity , not a currency. This is a critical distinction. It means: Crypto is subject to either capital gains tax or income tax depending on how you use it Every time you dispose of crypto — sell it, trade it, spend it, or give it away — you trigger a taxable event Simply holding cryp...

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The BEST Chicken Marinade

 


This marinade produces juicy, outrageously delicious chicken. It’s perfect for grilling or baking. You can use it with chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or any other cut of chicken. Plus, it works well with veggies, pork, and beef too!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pierce the chicken breasts with a fork all over.
  3. Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it.
  4. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (4-5 hours is ideal).
  5. Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked.


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