AMF Quebec regulates crypto under provincial securities law. Cheap hydroelectric power attracted mining until 2018 moratorium on new crypto mining electricity contracts.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | CAD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 50% inclusion rate + provincial |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Combined ~26.5% |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) |
| Framework | Securities Act + CSA guidance |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
Status: Unclear
No specific DeFi regulation
Status: no_rules
No specific stablecoin framework
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Quebec offers competitive electricity rates for mining with a significant renewable energy mix primarily from hydroelectric power. Infrastructure supports mining operations well.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 74/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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