Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Seeking an amendment to the Canadian Payments Act relating to Payments Canada’s membership.
Regulation
- Seeking potential amendments to regulations under the Canadian Payments Act relating to Payments Canada’s membership.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Bank of Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Payments Association, doing business as Payments Canada, is a statutory corporation (non-share capital) created by an Act of Parliament. Payments Canada underpins the Canadian financial system and economy by owning and operating Canada’s payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including associated systems, by-laws, rules and standards.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Tracey Black,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Eligibility for Payments Canada membership is defined in the Canadian Payments Act and the related federal regulations. Payments Canada membership includes the Bank of Canada, domestic banks and authorized foreign banks and other deposit-taking institutions. The amendments to the Canadian Payments Act in 2001 opened membership to life insurance companies, securities dealers, and money market mutual funds, among others. Payments Canada is funded by its membership, which stood at 110 at the end of 2022.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Constitution Square, Tower II 350 Albert Street, Suite 800
Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-4173
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Tracey Black,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
- Brendan Carley,
Director, Regulatory Affairs |
Public offices held
- Lisa Sattler,
Senior Advisor, Public Policy |
No public offices held
