[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Payments Canada welcomes nominations for 2021 Member Advisory Council April 19, 2021 Payments Canada is now accepting nominations for 2021 appointments to the Member Advisory Council (MAC). The deadline for nominations is May 28, 2021. The 2021 nominations will be effective July 1, 2021 and terms run for three years. Payments Canada’s Member Advisory Council (MAC) is one of the key channels through which we seek input from member financial institution participants (direct and indirect) in Canada’s payments systems. With the payments landscape continuing to evolve with the introduction of new technologies and payments market participants, involvement in MAC gives more Payments Canada member organizations a voice in influencing the future of payments, including Canada’s Modernization program, ongoing operations and policies by providing advice through a collaborative process. For 2021 nomination process details and how to apply, visit our [nominations page](https://www.payments.ca/about-us/how-we-collaborate/member-advisory-council/call-nominations). [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)