[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Payments Canada announces new Vice President, Policy, Government Relations and Research May 21, 2024 Payments Canada is pleased to welcome Paula Dunlop as the new Vice President, Policy, Government Relations and Research. In this role, Paula will oversee these three important functions at Payments Canada that influence and enhance our work with key stakeholders and across the ecosystem. She will lead the teams responsible for Payments Canada’s high-quality and original research, policy analysis and development on issues related to the organization’s mandate, as well as interactions with key senior and influential stakeholders in the governmental and political landscapes. Paula will be part of Payments Canada’s Operational Leadership Team. Paula joins us from the Dairy Farmers of Canada, where she was Senior Vice President. She has progressive experience in national industry association and non-profit management and member and stakeholder engagement, including 15 years with the Canadian Gas Association. She has successfully advanced public affairs strategies and facilitated strong relationships with elected officials, policy makers and non-government stakeholders. For more information about Payments Canada’s leadership, visit [Our leadership](https://www.payments.ca/about/our-leadership). [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)