Canada News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Canada news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 3 active Canada stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are prediction markets legal in Canada?
Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi have faced restrictions and were largely unavailable for broad retail use, with limited approvals granted in 2026 for contracts tied to economic indicators, financial markets, and climate trends via platforms like Wealthsimple.
Is Polymarket available in Canada?
Polymarket operates Canada-specific markets on events like elections and by-elections, but broader access for Canadian users remains restricted outside approved categories.
Can Canadians use Kalshi?
Canadians gained limited access to Kalshi event contracts through Wealthsimple's app in 2026, restricted to economic, financial, and climate-related markets rather than sports or elections.
What prediction markets are allowed in Canada?
Regulators have approved prediction-market trading only for economic indicators, financial markets, and climate trends, excluding sports, elections, or pop culture events.
How do US-Canada trade deals trade on Polymarket?
Polymarket has hosted contracts on US-Canada diplomatic agreements, with recent odds falling to 8% for a deal by August 31 amid trader sentiment and commentary on potential outcomes.