[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Payments Canada appoints new Chief External Relations Officer and Chief Legal Officer October 1, 2021 Payments Canada announced today the appointments of Andrew McFarlane as Chief External Relations Officer (CERO) and Stéphane Leduc as Payments Canada’s newest Chief Legal Officer (CLO). With the successful launch of Lynx, Canada’s new high-value payment system, Andrew transitions from his previous role as Executive Director, Modernization, and will now focus on amplifying the work already in progress at Payments Canada. Andrew’s extensive experience in stakeholder relationships will strengthen Payments Canada’s engagement strategy in moving the payments ecosystem forward in adopting modern payments for the benefit of Canadians. Stéphane Leduc transitions from Director, Legal Services to Chief Legal Officer at Payments Canada. Stéphane brings a wealth of knowledge in governance, payments law, and commercial transactions, in addition to his deep understanding of Payments Canada’s vision for modern payments to his new role. [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)