The Bank of Canada launched an online public consultation on Canada’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on May 8, according to the bank’s official website.
The consultation services are online and will remain open until June 19, 2023, as the announcement post noted.
Canadian digital dollar
The consultation platform will allow participants to speak their minds regarding the characteristics of the Canadian digital dollar.
Bank of Canada also noted that the country doesn’t need a digital dollar at the time being. The consultation was launched to be prepared for the future when a CBDC might be required.
Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, Carolyn Rogers, emphasized the purpose of the consultation and stated:
“As Canada’s central bank, we want to make sure everyone can always take part in our country’s economy. That means being ready for whatever the future holds,
“We want to hear from Canadians about what they value most in the design of a digital dollar. This wi
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