[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Experts explain payments in Canada November 28, 2024 Speakers Image ![Kerri Behrendt headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/cke_media_resize_small/public/2024-11/KerriBehrendt_web_rectangle.png?itok=g6qnosAS) ### Kerri Behrendt **Legal Counsel, Payments Canada** Image ![Samantha Whynot headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/cke_media_resize_small/public/2024-10/SamanthaWhynot_Headshot_web.png?itok=kJNMLl5t) ### Samantha Whynot **Manager, Retail Payment Systems Operations, Payments Canada** Image ![Headshot Aylson Larocque](/sites/default/files/styles/cke_media_resize_small/public/2024-03/AlysonLarocque_200x250.jpg?itok=dmYyLtzv) ### Alyson Larocque **Manager, High Value Payment Systems Operations, Payments Canada** --- A comprehensive overview of our legislative mandate, governance and systems. *Payments Canada explained* provides an overview of Payments Canada’s legislative mandate, governance structure and current systems, including Lynx and the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS). The video is the latest addition to the [Payment Academy](https://www.payments.ca/payment-resources/education), which provides educational programming and material on a wide range of topics related to the Canadian payment ecosystem. *Payments Canada explained* is delivered in three sections. The video opens with a background on our enabling legislation, the *Canadian Payments Act*, our membership and governance structures, as well as the importance of our rules and by-laws by Kerri Behrendt, Legal Counsel. Samantha Whynot, Manager, Retail Payment Systems Operations, then speaks to the integral role of the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS), Canada’s retail batch payment system. Finally, Alyson Larocque, Manager, High Value Payment Systems Operations, explains Lynx, Canada’s new high-value payment system. This content was originally presented at [The Payments Canada SUMMIT](https://www.payments.ca/connect/annual-conference). The SUMMIT is where the best minds in payments connect and collaborate. [Register](https://www.thesummit.ca/) to secure your place May 6 to 8, 2025, at the Beanfield Centre in Toronto. [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 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) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News July 14, 2026 ### Payments Canada welcomes Adyen Canada Ltd. as its newest member Payments Canada membership continues to grow with the addition of payment service provider Adyen Canada Ltd . Adyen’s inclusion in our membership highlights the shifting momentum within the Canadian... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-adyen-canada-ltd-its-newest-member)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-adyen-canada-ltd-its-newest-member) [ ![fast moving blur of a roadway with sun coming from the left](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/2024-03/RTR_Billboard_2024.png?h=10d202d3&itok=nlBaqyr6) News July 9, 2026 ### Canada’s Real-Time Rail Quarterly Update with Jude Pinto: 2026 Q3 In our latest quarterly update, Jude Pinto , Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada, discusses the payment ecosystem support for the RTR and the successful transition of the program into the... ](https://www.payments.ca/canadas-real-time-rail-quarterly-update-jude-pinto-2026-q3)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/canadas-real-time-rail-quarterly-update-jude-pinto-2026-q3)