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Forex and trading in Québec

Québec regulates derivatives under its own Derivatives Act, administered by the AMF — which is also the province's securities and insurance regulator. Forex and CFD dealers must satisfy AMF requirements as well as CIRO's, and a few registered dealers have chosen not to serve Québec at all.

By ForexCanada Editorial Team · Updated

Your securities regulator

Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)

What's specific to Québec

  • Plus500CA and Fortrade Canada did not accept Québec residents at our last check.
  • Interactive Brokers Canada (Montréal), National Bank Direct Brokerage and Desjardins Online Brokerage offer full French-language service.
  • The AMF's register lets you check whether a firm is authorized to deal with Quebecers — use it alongside CIRO's dealer list.

Broker restrictions affecting Québec

  • Plus500 Canada: Not available in Québec. Alberta residents may face additional eligibility requirements.

Registered forex brokers for Québec residents

CIRO dealer members offering forex or CFDs that didn't exclude Québec at our last check, ranked by our score.

  1. #1

    Interactive Brokers Canada

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Experienced, cost-sensitive traders who want forex, futures, options and global stocks in one account

    Platforms
    TradingView
    FX pairs
    100+
    Min. deposit
    $0
    CIPF
    Yes
    9.5/ 10
    Visit siteFull review
  2. #2

    Questrade

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Canadians who want TFSA/RRSP investing and forex/CFD trading with one Canadian firm

    Platforms
    Proprietary
    FX pairs
    100+
    Min. deposit
    $0
    CIPF
    Yes
    9.4/ 10
    Visit siteFull review
  3. #3

    CMC Markets Canada

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Traders who want the widest CFD and currency-pair range from a Canadian dealer

    Platforms
    MT4, TradingView
    FX pairs
    150+
    Min. deposit
    $0
    CIPF
    Yes

    ⚠ Alberta residents generally must qualify as accredited investors to trade CFDs.

    8.9/ 10
    Visit siteFull review
  4. #4

    FOREX.com Canada

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Active forex traders who want MT5, TradingView and commission-based pricing

    Platforms
    MT4, MT5, TradingView
    FX pairs
    80+
    Min. deposit
    $100
    CIPF
    Yes

    ⚠ Alberta residents generally must qualify under a prospectus exemption (e.g. accredited investor) to trade CFDs.

    8.7/ 10
    Visit siteFull review
  5. #5

    OANDA Canada

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Canadians who want a pure-play forex specialist with TradingView and MT4

    Platforms
    MT4, TradingView
    FX pairs
    60+
    Min. deposit
    $0
    CIPF
    Yes

    ⚠ Does not currently accept residents of Alberta.

    8.5/ 10
    Visit siteFull review
  6. #6

    AvaTrade Canada (Friedberg Direct)

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Beginners who want MetaTrader 4/5 with a Canadian-regulated dealer

    Platforms
    MT4, MT5
    FX pairs
    50+
    Min. deposit
    About C$300 / US$250 (check current terms)
    CIPF
    Yes
    8.4/ 10
    Visit siteFull review
  7. #7

    FXCM Canada (Friedberg Direct)

    CIRO-registered

    Best for: Algorithmic and API traders who want a Canadian-regulated account

    Platforms
    MT4, TradingView
    FX pairs
    40+
    Min. deposit
    See site
    CIPF
    Yes
    8.3/ 10
    Visit siteFull review

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Québec: common questions

Is forex trading legal in Québec?

Yes. Residents of Québec can trade forex through investment dealers that are CIRO members and registered in Québec. The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) enforces securities law in the province.

Which forex brokers accept Québec residents?

At our last check, CIRO dealers offering forex to Québec residents included Interactive Brokers Canada, Questrade, CMC Markets Canada, FOREX.com Canada, OANDA Canada, AvaTrade Canada (Friedberg Direct).

How do I report an investment scam in Québec?

Contact the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501). If you sent money, contact your bank immediately.

When does the forex market open in Québec?

The global forex week runs from Sunday 5 p.m. to Friday 5 p.m. Eastern Time. See the live clock on this page for Eastern Time.