[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Stakeholder survey and upcoming workshops: Have your say on the future of payments in Canada April 21, 2017 Payments modernization is more than a Payments Canada and Financial Institution initiative. We need the views of businesses, governments, consumer groups, universities, etc. to make sure we get it right. We are building a platform for innovation – a system that can be leveraged and built on to benefit all Canadians. Get involved in payments modernization, to ensure your organization and industry gets what it needs. We invite you to **join us for a two-hour workshop** during the Payments Canada [SUMMIT](https://www.payments.ca/summit) in Toronto, May 24 - 26, 2017. You’ll have an opportunity to: - Learn what modernization means for you - Raise any concerns or questions about the modernization process directly with Payments Canada and help to shape its roll-out - Hear your peers’ perspectives **To express your interest in participating, or for more information on the workshop time that is scheduled for your industry, email** [**workshop@payments.ca**](mailto:workshop@payments.ca)**.** The first 20 people to register for the forums get a free one-day pass to The SUMMIT. Workshop participants are also eligible for a 30% discount for the entire event. You can also have your say today by [**taking this 5-minute survey**](http://surveys.hkperspectives.com/s3/PaymentsCan-SEP-EN) and tell us what’s important to you. We look forward to hearing from you. [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)