Registry of Lobbyists
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Financial Institutions
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Discussing details pertaining to Canada's open banking framework that will be established under the Consumer-Driven Banking Act (CDB Act), which is part of the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1 (Bill C-69). Engaging on the draft legislation, introduced by the federal government in April 2024, and discussing issues like accreditation, scope and other items.
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Regulation, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Constitutional Issues, Financial Institutions, Industry
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To advocate for the development of a national strategy to support the growth of Canada’s Web3 economy and digital assets.
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Policies or Program
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Consumer Issues, Financial Institutions, Industry
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To engage federal financial sector regulators with respect to the supervision of crypto assets under Canada’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.
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Regulation
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Consumer Issues, Financial Institutions, Industry
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To engage officials with regard to Bill C-249, the Encouraging Growth of the Cryptoasset Sector Act. We are educating MPs and regulators on the crypto industry and specifically why bitcoin, is a unique asset class. We are providing input and feedback to any questions people have on the sector, how it impacts Canadians, and what we are doing as Shakepay to ensure that customer protection is at the forefront.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Shakepay is a Montreal-based technology company that was founded in 2015. We are a registered Money Service Business with FINTRAC and Revenue Quebec, as well as the first Quebec based CTP to become registered as a Restricted Dealer. We offer a web and mobile app that allows Canadians to buy, earn, and interact with Bitcoin. Today, we service over 1 million Canadian customers and are exclusive to Canada. We are building safe, reliable and easy to use products that allow Canadians to adopt this new technology with a trusted, locally-grown platform. Part of the adoption process involves educating policymakers on what this technology is and how to draft sensible regulation in such a way that protects consumers while incentivizing growth and economic development in our country.
Jean Amiouny, CEO & Co-Founder
Address:
500 Place D'Armes
suite 1800
Montreal, QC H2Y 2W2
Canada
Telephone number:
438-700-1612
Shakepay Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Shakepay Inc. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking