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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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Trade Tensions Surge as China Hits Back with 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing trade war, China has announced an 84% tariff on U.S. goods, effective April 10. This move comes in response to the U.S. imposing a sweeping 104% tariff on Chinese exports. The tit-for-tat measures have sent shockwaves through global markets, with analysts warning of potential economic fallout for both nations.

China's Ministry of Finance criticized the U.S. tariffs as a "mistake on top of a mistake," vowing to defend its economic interests. Meanwhile, U.S. officials expressed regret over China's retaliatory actions but maintained that the tariffs were necessary to address trade imbalances.

The escalating tariffs are expected to disrupt global trade flows, with industries on both sides bracing for impact. Economists predict that the prolonged trade war could dampen economic growth and strain international relations further.

The world watches as the two largest economies continue their high-stakes standoff, with no resolution in sight.

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