Anne Butler

Work with the federal government to develop policies that seek greater transparency and a frictionless experience for Canadian consumers, promoting greater competition in the financial sector. The Retail Payments Oversight Framework, with respect to market conduct, liability, end-user funds safeguarding, operational risk mitigation, and other provisions. The government's review of the financial sector legislative framework with a focus on the digitalization of money The federal government's review and involvement of open banking in Canada's financial sector, as well as the modernization of federal privacy laws The Canadian Payments Act, with respect to membership, governance, funding, liability, and other provisions, as well as payment system modernization.

Work with the federal government and financial sector regulators on developing clear definitions, categorization and regulatory treatment of crypto assets. To engage federal financial sector regulators with respect to the supervision of crypto assets under Canada’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations. To advocate for the development of a national strategy to support the growth of Canada’s Web3 economy and digital assets and create an environment where blockchain technology helps to transform the Canadian economy.

Work with the Federal government and financial sector regulators on developing the regulatory framework around the Stablecoin Act. To advocate for the development of a national strategy to support the growth of Canada’s Web3 economy and digital assets and create an environment where blockchain technology helps to transform the Canadian economy. Work with the federal government and financial sector regulators on developing clear definitions, categorization, and regulatory treatment of crypto assets. To engage federal financial sector regulators with respect to the supervision of crypto assets under Canada's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations.

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.

Proposed Stablecoin Act, being Part 5, Division 45 of the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 (Bill C-15), and regulations under the Act, with respect to the registration and supervision of stablecoin issuers

Provide support and education to government agencies on the FDX Technical Standard and how it is relevant for Consumer Driven Banking.

Bill C- 29, the Financial Crimes Agency Act with respect to the impacts on payment service providers. Discuss financial sector policy matters such as payments systems, e-commerce, and data security; Discuss policy options and industry trends in regards to the Consumer Driven Banking Act and The Stablecoin Act (C-15 Budget Implementation Act 1) Monitor developments regarding the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Emerging policies and regulation of the financial technology or "fintech" sector to allow for greater innovation and competition. Potential regulations and policies concerning real time rail /faster payments under review by Government of Canada/Payments Canada. Monitor developments and amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations. Monitor development of the Retail Payments Oversight Framework and regulations as part of the implementation of the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA) Discuss policy options and industry evolution with respect to Open Banking. Discuss challenges confronting Canadian Small and medium size businesses in the digital economy and the role of online payment systems in supporting SMBs in Canada.