The Bank of Canada launched an online public consultation on the features that could be included in a digital Canadian dollar.
As well as aiming to understand which features are most important to Canadians, the central bank is also seeking opinions about topics related to a digital dollar, such as:
- how people would likely use it;
- what security features are important; and
- what concerns Canadians have about accessibility and privacy.
“We want to hear from Canadians about what they value most in the design of a digital dollar. This will help us make design choices and ensure that it is secure, reliable and meets the needs of Canadians,” said Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers.
Deadline for comments is 19 June 2023.