Announcements

The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce that the University of British Columbia has won the eleventh annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.

This letter is in reference to the letter published by the Bank of Canada on September 8, 2025, indicating that there may be unintended consequences under the Income Tax Act for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) seeking to comply with the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). Specifically, the September letter noted that there could be tax consequences or administrative burden under the Income Tax Act for PSPs seeking to safeguard end-user funds using the “in trust in a trust account” method while retaining interest income on the end-user funds they hold.

This November, the Bank of Canada Museum invites visitors to celebrate the 15^th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month (FLM) with a full lineup of free, hands-on activities that make money management approachable, practical, and fun for all ages.

As of September 8, 2025, the Bank of Canada’s mandate to supervise Payment Service Providers (PSPs) under the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA) is in effect, including regulatory obligations related to operational risk and end-user funds safeguarding. The Bank and the Department of Finance have been made aware of possible unintended tax consequences for PSPs seeking to comply with the safeguarding requirements of the RPAA using the “in trust in a trust account” method.

Today the Bank of Canada’s mandate to supervise Payment Service Providers under the Retail Payment Activities Act came into effect.

Today the Bank of Canada’s mandate to supervise Payment Service Providers under the Retail Payment Activities Act came into effect.

The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.

On September 8, 2025, the Bank of Canada will begin to publish a list of Payment Service Providers (PSPs) that have been registered under the Retail Payment Activities Act, as well as the names of entities whose applications have been refused.

The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its scholarship awards for students with disabilities, Indigenous students, LGBTQ2S+ students, francophones, and students who identify as a woman or as a member of a visible minority or racialized group.

Learn about the recipient of the Governor’s Award for 2025.