TITLE: Canadian Securities Administrators Launches Tokenization Initiative and Invites Stakeholder Participation
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has launched Project Tokenization, an initiative to examine the potential for tokenized financial products in Canadian capital markets. Tokenization refers to the use of distributed ledger technology for the creation, issuance, or representation of assets. The CSA is conducting this work through its CSA Collaboratory, a dedicated space for regulators and innovators to collaborate on evolving capital market concepts.
Project Tokenization will examine how tokenization technology intersects with Canada's securities laws and support coordinated regulatory responses. The CSA recognises that globally, tokenized products are being developed by financial institutions, asset managers, issuers, market infrastructure providers, and technology developers, while central banks and regulators explore ways to support innovation whilst protecting investors and safeguarding financial stability. The initial phase will explore opportunities and risks through stakeholder engagement, issue mapping, and targeted research. Subsequent phases may include a discussion paper or live testing of tokenized financial instruments and infrastructure within the CSA Collaboratory.
The CSA is inviting fintechs, issuers, financial institutions, developers, transfer agents, custodians, marketplaces, clearing agencies and houses, service providers, legal and accounting professionals, academics, and other interested stakeholders to participate in regulatory workshops. Two workshops are scheduled: Calgary on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and Toronto on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Interested parties can register for the Calgary event or express interest in attending the Toronto event through the CSA website. These workshops will enable stakeholders to engage directly with the CSA on Project Tokenization and provide feedback on tokenization concepts and business models.
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Canadian Securities Administrators. "CSA invites stakeholders to participate in tokenization initiative." Available at: https://www.securities-administrators.ca/