[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Payments Canada launches webinar series to support public consultation on the Real-Time Rail legal framework May 2, 2025 Payments Canada is launching a series of educational webinars to support broad public engagement on the legal framework for the [Real-Time Rail (RTR)](https://www.payments.ca/systems-services/payment-systems/real-time-rail-payment-system), Canada’s forthcoming real-time payment system. The webinars are designed to inform responses to a public consultation, happening May 20, 2025 until July 2, 2025. Responses to the consultation will inform the legal framework critical to ensuring the RTR’s safety, efficiency and resiliency. The webinars will take place over four weeks and cover the following topics: - **May 22, 2025 | time:** 12:00 - 1:00 ET - Payments Canada and the RTR explained Speakers: Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer, Payments Canada and Janet Lalonde, Vice President, Business Program Delivery, Payments Canada An overview of Payments Canada’s mandate and public policy objectives and how the RTR will benefit Canadian businesses, consumers, governments and our national economy. - **May 29, 2025 | time:** 12:00 - 1:00 ET - RTR access and participation Speaker: Lisa Sattler, Director, Policy, Payments Canada A look at the regulatory and system requirements organizations must meet to access and participate in the RTR. - **June 5, 2025 | time:** 12:00 - 1:00 ET - RTR recourse and compliance Speaker: Lisa Sattler, Director, Policy, Payments Canada What happens if a payment doesn’t go as planned? This session will cover recourse, exception handling and the RTR compliance framework. - **June 12, 2025 | time:** 12:00 - 1:00 ET - Fraud management on the Real-Time Rail Speakers: Paula Dunlop, Vice President, Policy, Government Relations and Research, Payments Canada and Darrel Jantzi, Director, Fraud, Payments Canada With safety and security as our top priority, this webinar outlines the proposed fraud policies and centralized fraud capabilities within the RTR. The webinars will be publicly available in both official languages. Each webinar will be followed by a bilingual Q and A session. Questions can be submitted in advance to [consultation@payments.ca](Mailto:consultation@payments.ca). Webinars will be recorded and published on payments.ca. [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)