All / Canada

Canada

The three verdicts below apply to promoting platforms to people living in Canada. This is a directional summary, not legal advice.

Crypto exchange

Conditional

Platforms must be registered (CSA Staff Notices 21-327 and 21-332). Joint CSA/CIRO Staff Notice 31-369 (2025) on finfluencer activity treats posting links that let followers buy or sell on a platform while being paid as an act in furtherance of a trade, which can trigger dealer registration.

US stock broker

Conditional

Requires a documented referral arrangement under NI 31-103 Part 13 with a registered firm.

Forex / CFD

Do not

Only CIRO members may offer leveraged forex and CFDs to Canadians.