Rule amendments support expanded membership and access to critical national infrastructure
These changes took effect on February 9, 2026.
A series of amendments to the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) rules are now in effect. These changes, which became effective on February 9, 2026, are designed to align with recent legislative updates to the Canadian Payments Act (CP Act) and refine and enhance operations and processing procedures.
Payments Canada’s rules, standards and procedure documents are updated regularly and versions posted online are in force. You can contact Payments Canada for confirmation by e-mail at info@payments.ca.
| Item | Title | Updated | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 3 |
Access
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 4 |
Commencement
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 5 |
Point of contact
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 6 |
Payment transmission
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 7 |
Settlement queues and conditional release mechanism
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 8 |
Management of settlement mechanisms
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 9 |
End of payments processing cycle
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 10 |
Finality and return
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 11 |
Testing and certification
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 12 |
Emergencies
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 13 |
Suspension, revocation and reinstatement
|
High-value payment system - Lynx | |
| Rule 14 |
Claims and compensation
|
High-value payment system - Lynx |