[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # CPA welcomes newest appointees to its Stakeholder Advisory Council April 2, 2015 The CPA welcomes and congratulates the newest appointees to its [Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC)](/about-us/how-we-collaborate/stakeholder-advisory-council). SAC members are appointed by the [CPA Board of Directors](/about-us/governance-risk/board-directors), in consultation with the Minister of Finance. The new appointees are: - Brenda Gibson, Vice President, British Columbia Region, Wawanesa Insurance - Jean Hope, Acting Executive Director, Banking & Cash Management Branch, Provincial Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Province of British Columbia - Sue Hutchison, Senior Vice President, Payments, D+H Canada - John McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd. The CPA also wishes to congratulate the following members on their re-appointment: - Caroline Hubberstey, Head, External Affairs, Interac Association - Mimi Lepage, Director General, Banking & Cash Management, Public Works & Government Services Canada, Receiver General, Government of Canada - Jacques St Amant, Consultant, Public Interest Advocacy Centre - Peter Thom, Director, Treasury Operations & Assistant Treasurer, Bell Canada The SAC provides advice to the CPA Board of Directors on payment, clearing, and settlement matters, and contributes input on proposed initiatives and rules that affect payment system users and service providers. Each year, the CPA invites their broad stakeholder base to submit nominations for membership on the Council. For more information about SAC, including a complete list of SAC members, visit the [Stakeholder Advisory Council ](/about-us/how-we-collaborate/stakeholder-advisory-council)page. [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)