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Alert: Microsoft outage linked to CrowdStrike

July 19, 2024

Payments Canada systems have not been impacted by the Microsoft outage linked to CrowdStrike, they are fully operational and are running normally. Payments continue to flow between our members.

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Payments Canada welcomes six new members as expanded membership...

Twenty-two new members have joined since 2025 regulatory changes — a necessary step for those seeking access to critical national payment infrastructure, including the forthcoming Real-Time Rail...
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September 25, 2026

Payments Canada names Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President...

Payments Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Transformation. Stephan will lead strategic vendor partnerships...
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July 27, 2026

ACSS rule changes enhance payment system processes

Updates provide expanded definitions and process efficiency Payments Canada has implemented a series of administrative and operational amendments to the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS)...
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