Payments Canada announced the appointment of Janet Lalonde as Vice President, Real-Time Rail (RTR) Operations, a new executive role intended to strengthen leadership for the RTR system and support operational excellence. Lalonde will assume the permanent position in April 2026 and report to Shawn Van Raay. Her mandate includes establishing an operational environment for secure, reliable and cost-effective 24/7/365 RTR operations; she brings more than 25 years of experience in payment system operations and large program delivery. Until April 2026, she will manage the transition while continuing in her current role as Vice President, Business Program Delivery.
Payments Canada 2025-10-23
Payments Canada creates Vice President Real-Time Rail Operations role and appoints Janet Lalonde
Payments Canada appointed Janet Lalonde as Vice President, Real-Time Rail Operations, to enhance leadership and operational excellence for the RTR system. Lalonde, with over 25 years of experience, will assume the role in April 2026, focusing on secure and cost-effective 24/7/365 operations. She will manage the transition while maintaining her current position as Vice President, Business Program Delivery.