[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Recording now available: Minister of Finance and National Revenue on Canada as a "lighthouse" for economic stability at The Payments Canada SUMMIT May 13, 2026 Watch the full recording of his discussion with Susan E. Hawkins, President and CEO of Payments Canada Speaking at [The 2026 Payments Canada SUMMIT](https://www.thesummit.ca/), the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, positioned Canada as a "lighthouse in the fog of global uncertainty," emphasizing the critical role of payment modernization in securing the nation's economic future. In the fireside discussion with [Susan E. Hawkins](https://www.payments.ca/board-directors-leadership-team/susan-e-hawkins), President and CEO of Payments Canada, Minister Champagne underscored that amidst geopolitical shifts and the rapid rise of AI and quantum computing, predictable and modern financial systems serve as a major competitive advantage. To that end, he maintained the [government’s commitment to Canada’s forthcoming Real-Time Rail (RTR)](https://www.payments.ca/minister-champagne-reaffirms-governments-dedication-working-all-payment-industry-stakeholders) — that will enable instant, data-rich payments in real-time — describing it as "critical national infrastructure" essential for the digital age. The RTR will launch in Q4 2026 with mandatory fraud mitigation requirements from day one. The Minister also took the opportunity to highlight the establishment of a new financial crime agency in the [*2026 Spring Economic Update*](https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-releases-2026-spring-economic-update-canada-strong-for-all.html), asserting that because trust is the nation's "most valuable currency," doubling down on security is a matter of both economic stability and national security. [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 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) [ ![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)