Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-16
Registrant: Susan E. Hawkins
Client: CANADIAN PAYMENTS ASSOCIATION
Targeted institutions:
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Bank of Canada
Senate of Canada
Legislative bills: C-8
Acts: Canadian Payments Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
General discussions regarding regulations under the proposed Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act.
Engagement with government stakeholders on policy, legislation and regulations around Consumer-Driven Banking in Canada, including discussions on implementation-related enabling conditions and support structures.
General discussions regarding the status of Bill C-8 (45-1), next steps regarding committee discussions, and timing for royal assent.
Engagement with government stakeholders regarding Payments Canada's legislative framework related to unanticipated costs.
Engagement with government stakeholders on program support or other support to ensure the global competitiveness of Canada's Real Time Rail payment infrastructure.
Engagement with government stakeholders regarding funding model frameworks.
Engagement with government stakeholders on policies, programs, and legislation impacting Canada’s payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, ranging from Real-Time Rail, digital payments, and cybersecurity.
Seeking amendments to regulations under the Canadian Payments Act relating to Payments Canada’s membership.