Payments Canada published a wrap-up of the 2025 Payments Canada SUMMIT, which brought together more than 2,000 delegates to discuss the future of payments and included an update that the build of The Real-Time Rail remains on track for completion in Q3 2025. The programme covered topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, system resilience, consumer-directed finance, ISO 20022, fraud, and real-time payments. The final day introduced six expert-led Deep Dive sessions spanning artificial intelligence, cross-border payments, customer experience, fraud prevention and mitigation, policy, rules and regulations, and real-time payments, alongside industry announcements such as Dream Payments launching Interac e-Transfer payouts across Canada and Shakepay Inc. joining Payments Canada’s membership. Payments Canada said the 2026 Payments Canada SUMMIT is scheduled for May 5 to 7 at Toronto’s Automotive Building.
Payments Canada 2025-05-08
Payments Canada closes 2025 SUMMIT and reaffirms Real-Time Rail build on track for Q3 2025 completion
Payments Canada concluded the 2025 Payments Canada SUMMIT, highlighting the ongoing development of The Real-Time Rail, set for completion in Q3 2025. The event featured discussions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and real-time payments, with industry announcements including Dream Payments' launch of Interac e-Transfer payouts and Shakepay Inc.'s membership in Payments Canada.