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Abraham Tachjian

Open Banking Lead, Finance Canada (FIN)0 communications in the past year

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Canadian Bankers Association

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Discussions relating to the legislative, regulatory, and policy developments related to digital currencies and cryptoassets Providing input on the prudential regulation of the banking sector Providing input on amendments to the Bank Act Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector Discussions on supporting women’s advancement, career opportunities, and equitable outcomes in the financial services sector Discussing the Accessible Canada Act with the purpose of identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities Discussions on strategies to mitigate tariff risks and navigate the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Providing input on effective Artificial Intelligence regulation to balance risks and foster innovation Providing input on the regulatory framework to facilitate the process to become a federal credit union and support their operations Discussing plans on the Data Collection Modernization initiative Providing views on the Macroeconomic Stress Test (MST) 2.0 review Discussing Bill C-27 – Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, relating to the privacy and artificial intelligence provisions Discussions relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial sector regulatory system Discussions on consumer issues relating to potential postal strike ensuring an appropriate scope of guidance Providing inputs on criminal interest rate as it relates to the calculation of the rate and exclusions Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions guidelines with respect to capital adequacy requirements, prudential limits and restrictions, accounting and disclosure, and sound business and financial practices Providing inputs on OSFI regulations and draft guidelines including in connection with culture, integrity and security, third-party risk, and operational risk Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Providing inputs on Basel III Implementation with respect to capital floor phase-in and risk weights Providing inputs on Competition Act amendments Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the reform of PIPEDA Excise Tax Act with respect to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Support the development of an innovative, efficient, and secure payments ecosystem in Canada that benefits consumers Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency The Access to Basic Banking Services: seeking to clarify appropriate identification for opening accounts and to make account opening procedures more workable U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), trade agreements with other jurisdictions, World Trade Organization rules regarding cross-border trade in financial services Support the Government initiative of modernizing the Employment Equity Act and provide input to further strengthen the Act. Discussion relating to agricultural financing, including the efficient administration of the Advance Payments Program and the Canada Loan Administration Act Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers Capital markets statutory, regulatory and self-regulatory organization regime applicable to banks as corporate issuers and their provincially regulated subsidiaries that are capital markets participants Discussion relating to housing finance framework, including reforms to expand housing supply, mortgage underwriting regulations and covered bonds Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures Corporate governance statutory and regulatory regime for banks Canada Labour Code with respect to (i) impact on bank management of human resources, (ii) review of Part III of the Canada Labour Code, (iii) flexible work

MasterCard Canada, ULC.

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Monitor implementation of Payment Card Networks Act with regard to debit and credit cards and other ecosystem developments. Monitor implementation of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Industry in Canada. Monitor developments to immigration policy as it relates to skilled labour. Monitor developments the Payment Card Networks Act with respect to payment card network operators, and any other legislation seeking to amend that Act. Monitor developments relating to the Voluntary Interchange Commitment and other initiatives related to cost of acceptance. Monitor developments relating to international trade discussions, including the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement and WTO reform with respect to data flows and electronic payments. Monitor developments relating to government-supported tree planting programs, Monitor developments relating to Bill C-331 An Act to amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (duty of candour) Monitor developments regarding Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act and regulations with respect to credit card accounts and prepaid. Monitor developments regarding breach tracking and reporting regulations under, and review of, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Monitor developments associated with global humanitarian aid efforts with respect to financial inclusion and electronification of aid and exploring opportunities for private-public sector partnerships in administering aid. Monitor developments and opportunities regarding greater government use of electronic payments. Seek opportunities for greater usage of products and services by federal government. Monitor development of the Retail Payments Oversight Framework/RPAA with respect to regulation of payment networks. Monitor development of the Government’s innovation agenda with respect to the digital economy and Digital ID. Monitor development of the Digital Charter (Bill C-27) with respect to payments and data. Monitor development of regulations pursuant to the Bank Act with respect to credit card issuer practices. Monitor development of Open Banking consultations and studies. Monitor development of Faster Payments initiatives as the government moves toward payments modernization. Monitor development of cybersecurity policies with respect to payments. Monitor deployments relating to oversight of cryptocurrency. Monitor Bank Act policies with respect to prepaid cards.

Questrade Financial Group

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Offering input related to the review of financial institutions policy and Bank Act and/or emerging policies related to the financial technology sector to allow for greater innovation and competition Interest in implementing actions to provide Canadians with more control over their financial health, including financial literacy; establishing an open banking system in Canada. Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to Questrade’s goal in helping Canadians become more financially secure, contributing to the affordable housing strategy as a champion and providing the most innovative & cost-efficient online financial and other services.

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE ( CIBC)

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The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology. The introduction of policies, programs or legislation related to "Open Banking". The Canadian labour force and labour mobility as it relates to the Express Entry program. Policies related to Canadian economic growth, and international trade. Policies related to Canada's development of natural resources. Policies related to asset recycling and industry investment in public infrastructure development . Policies and programs that affect the Canadian housing market and lending practices. Policies and programs related to gender diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information Payment Processing System with regard to rates, fees, oversight of credit and debit procedures Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act (OSFI) and regulations, in respect of regulatory compliance for banks Immigration policies and programs to address labour shortages and market needs. Canadian Payments Act, as it applies to applicable legislative reviews and the government's Payment's Modernization initiative. Canada Labour Code, Parts II and III Bank Act and regulations, in respect of the five year financial system review, as well as any changes resulting from the review.

National Bank of Canada

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Discussions quant au cadre réglementaire applicable aux banques, incluant la Loi sur les banques et les lignes directrices du Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels, activités liées à la mise en place des dispositions de la loi Discussions relative au cadre de financement du logement, y compris les réformes visant à accroître l'offre de logements, les réglementations en matière de souscription de prêts hypothécaires et les obligations sécurisées Perspectives et politiques relatives à la croissance de l'économie canadienne et aux projets d’intérêt national Révision réglementaire du projet d’acquisition de certains portefeuilles de la Banque Laurentienne dans le cadre de l'acquisition de cette dernière par la Banque Fairstone Fournir des commentaires sur les mesures budgétaires fédérales susceptibles d’avoir une incidence sur le secteur bancaire Discussions concernant la stratégie nationale de cybersécurité du Canada Discussions sur la réglementation visant l'intelligence artificielle Discussions concernant les plans de protection des infrastructures essentielles Discussions concernant le financement des petites entreprises, y compris le Programme de financement des petites entreprises du Canada Fournir des commentaires sur l’élaboration du Cadre canadien des services bancaires pour les gens Discussions sur les stratégies visant à atténuer les risques tarifaires Certains sujets liés à la Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes incluant les exigences d'identification Soutenir le développement d’un écosystème de paiements innovant, efficace et sécurisé au Canada au bénéfice des consommateurs Discussions relatives au développement d'un cadre de protection des consommateurs financiers et engagements volontaires pour promouvoir la protection des consommateurs Discussions relatives au cadre de protection des consommateurs Loi sur l'impôt concernant l'impôt sur les entreprises, l'impôt sur le capital, la taxation internationale, l'impôt personnel et les produits d'épargne enregistrées Collaboration avec le gouvernement pour protéger les Canadiens contre la fraude et les arnaques Commentaires relatifs au plancher de fonds propres de Bâle III Révision réglementaire du projet d’acquisition de la Banque canadienne de l’Ouest Règlement sur le commerce d'assurance, activités de lobbyisme liées à la mise en oeuvre de la loi de façon générale, et plus précisément dans le cadre de la révision quinquennale de la législation en matière bancaire Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires Loi sur les sociétés d'assurance, activités de lobbyisme liées à la mise en oeuvre de la loi de façon générale, et plus précisément dans le cadre de la révision quinquennale de la législation en matière bancaire Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises, activité de lobbyisme liée à l'application de la loi en général et plus particulièrement à l'égard des règles concernant le crédit consenti Loi sur les banques, activités de lobbyisme liées à la mise en oeuvre de la loi de façon générale, et plus précisément dans le cadre de la révision quinquennale de la législation en matière bancaire et dans l'application des dispositions de la Loi et du Règlement visant les consommateurs dans les opérations bancaires Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes, activité de lobbyisme liées à l'application de la loi de façon générale, et plus précisément en ce qui concerne la révision de la règlementation applicable à la Banque Loi sur la société d'assurance-dépôts du Canada, activités de lobbyisme liées à la mise en oeuvre de la loi de façon générale, et plus précisément dans le cadre de la révision quinquennale de la législation en matière bancaire et dans l'application des dispositions de la Loi et du Règlement visant les consommateurs dans les opérations bancaires Loi sur la société canadienne d'hyp

Scotiabank

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Discussions around defence spending and the Defence Investment Agency as it relates to financial institutions Stablecoin Act in respect to the government's strategy on digital assets Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness. Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions. Discussions on how to mitigate tariff risks and ensure the financial sector’s views are properly captured in trade dialogues. Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework. Financial Institutions with respect to the review of the global and Canadian regulatory framework. Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection Legislation and regulation as it relates to data policy and governance issues International Trade, with respect to the Government of Canada's international relations strategy as it relates to the government's diplomatic and trade relations with Latin America and specifically the Pacific Alliance. Financial Institutions with respect to Environment, Social and Governance issues (ESG). Financial Institutions, with respect to small business banking Financial institutions, as it relates to housing Cyber Security policy as it applies to Financial Institutions Agricultural Support Programs in respect to lending programs

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

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Financial Services Policy in respect to adhering to banking. Cyber Security Policy as it applies to financial institutions Consumer Issues as it pertains to government changes in policies in relation to financial institutions Privacy Act as it applies to the protection of customer and bank information Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Review in respect to providing input on privacy regulations Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, investment and international taxation. Housing Policy as it applies to financial institutions Diversity and Inclusion Policy as it applies to financial institutions Data Transfer Policy as it applies to financial institutions Climate Change Strategy in respect to government's plans for a strategy on climate change Canadian Payments Association Act in respect to the five year financial system review Canada Labour Code in respect to employment standards Bank Act in respect to the five year financial system review. Agricultural Support Programs in respect to lending programs