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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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Israel Faces Criticism Over Humanitarian Aid Shortfalls in Gaza

 

International aid organizations have reported that Israel has not met the U.S. demands to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Despite a 30-day deadline set by the Biden administration, which included requirements such as allowing a minimum of 350 truckloads of goods into Gaza daily and opening an additional crossing, Israel has fallen short.

The U.S. had warned that failure to comply could lead to a reduction in military support. However, Israeli officials have downplayed the urgency of the deadline, expressing confidence that the issues will be resolved. Aid groups, including the Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children, have highlighted that the humanitarian conditions in Gaza are now worse than at any point in the 13-month conflict.

The situation remains critical, with international pressure mounting on Israel to take more substantial actions to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza.


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