On September 17 and 18, 2025, Parliament Hill in Ottawa became the backdrop for a landmark moment in Canada’s Bitcoin journey. Organized by the Canada Blockchain Consortium, Bitcoin on the Hill was more than just a policy event—it was the first formal convergence of Canadian lawmakers and the Bitcoin
industry. As someone deeply invested in this space, I was proud to witness and participate in what can only be described as a turning point.
For two days, Members of Parliament from both Liberal and Conservative parties sat down with Bitcoin
miners, educators, developers, and advocates. It was a rare bipartisan moment centered not on division,
but on discovery. The conversations were thoughtful, measured, and above all, open-minded. For many in
the room, this was the first time Bitcoin was presented not as a threat or a fad, but as an opportunity rooted in Canadian potential.
We laid out the facts. Bitcoin is already driving high-value employment, attracting global investment, and
enabling Canadian energy innovation. The mining sector, often misunderstood, was spotlighted as a source of rural revitalization and a tool for grid optimization. We showed how Canadian operations are leveraging stranded and renewable energy—turning excess into economic growth. These aren’t theories. They’re realities happening now across provinces.
What stood out most was the tone of the dialogue. Lawmakers asked insightful questions. They listened.
There was genuine interest in understanding not just how Bitcoin works, but why it matters. We spoke
candidly about proof-of-work, self-custody, and the distinctions between Bitcoin and other digital assets.
The goal wasn’t lobbying. It was literacy.
As Bitcoiners, we often speak about sovereignty, decentralization, and resilience. For those values to take
root in policy, we need moments like this—not just events, but shared experiences where bridges are built. Bitcoin on the Hill proved that this kind of engagement is not only possible in Canada, it’s welcomed.
This wasn’t a finish line—it was a beginning. A signal that Bitcoin has entered Canada’s national
conversation in earnest. The challenge now is to maintain that momentum. To show up. To educate. To lead. Canada has the resources, the energy expertise, and the democratic foundations to become a global leader in Bitcoin adoption and innovation. But leadership doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intention, clarity, and courage—from policymakers and Bitcoiners alike.
Let Bitcoin on the Hill 2025 be remembered not just as the first of its kind, but as the moment the
conversation changed. Because what we build next will determine whether Canada becomes a Bitcoin
leader or watches from the sidelines.
We have work to do. Let’s get to it.
