[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Canada’s national payments systems continue to run safely and soundly March 26, 2020 Despite the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can be assured that Canada’s national payments systems are operating normally. Like many organizations across our country and around the world, Payments Canada, the provider of [Canada’s national payments systems](https://www.payments.ca/about-us/what-we-do), is actively monitoring and implementing precautionary steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our priorities are the health and wellbeing of our employees, and the safe and secure operations of our systems. We remain at the service of our members and stakeholders. Please contact us as you normally would. It may take a little longer than usual, but be assured that we will assist you. Payments Canada has robust business continuity practices in place and is well prepared to continue to act—in coordination with our financial institution members, regulators and other key stakeholder partners — to ensure payments flow within Canada. **Tracey Black** President & CEO Payments Canada --- ### How to connect: - If you are a Payments Canada member, please contact us through your established channels. - If you are a member of the media, please connect via our [Media Centre](https://www.payments.ca/about-us/media-centre). - For all other inquiries, please reach out to . [Return to newsroom](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research) ## Keep reading [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News October 1, 2026 ### 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... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News 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... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News 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)... ](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)