Have Your Say on Bill C-15: Budget Implementation Act 2025

Official title: The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 37, 39, 43 and 45 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025

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The Senate Banking Committee is studying parts of Bill C-15, the federal budget implementation bill. They're looking at sections covering digital assets, open banking, financial crime prevention, and consumer protection. This is your chance to weigh in before these measures become law.

Why This Matters

Use cryptocurrency or digital payments? This bill sets new rules for stablecoins and crypto exchanges. Thinking about switching banks? Open banking provisions could make it easier to share your financial data between institutions. The committee is hearing from regulators, fintech companies, and consumer advocates right now.

What Could Change

New regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges and stablecoin issuers could come into force. Open banking rules may require banks to share your data with competitors if you consent. Anti-money laundering requirements could tighten for financial institutions. Consumer protection rules for digital financial services may be strengthened.

Key Issues

  • How should cryptocurrency and stablecoin providers be regulated in Canada?
  • What consumer protections are needed for open banking?
  • How can financial crime and money laundering be better prevented?
  • What privacy safeguards should apply to financial data sharing?

How to Participate

  1. Watch the committee hearings to understand what's being discussed and what witnesses are saying.
  2. Review the meeting transcripts and briefs submitted by other organizations.
  3. Submit a written brief to the committee at banc@sen.parl.gc.ca with your views on the bill.

Events

Date Event Location Actions
December 10, 2025 4:18 PM ET Committee Meeting on Bill C-15 - Fintech Witnesses
December 10, 2025 2:01 PM ET Committee Meeting on Bill C-15 - Bank of Canada and OSFI
December 11, 2025 10:33 AM ET Committee Meeting on Bill C-15