The Calgary Conservative MP presented a private member’s bill that would require the finance minister to come up with a framework to encourage the growth of “crypto assets” in Canada, and to do it in consultation with people who have experience in the sector. (The Logic)

Talking point: Private members’ bills rarely become law, getting buried by legislation the governing party wants to see through Parliament’s debating and committee processes, but one that only requires the government to consult might stand a better chance than most. Alberta is pitching itself as a potential destination for the crypto industry.