Summarize ​ August 20, 2026 Author Jon Purther Director, Research, Payments Canada Jon’s career encompasses more than 25 years of senior management experience in forensic research and strategic marketing management, including domestic and international assignments. With Payments Canada, Jon is spearheading a team involved in both strategic foresight and product/market research. Key takeaways:  A Halifax manufacturer misses a lucrative two per cent supplier discount by six hours – not because they couldn’t pay, but because their payment was stuck in limbo. Meanwhile, across the country, a Vancouver business owner stares at her spreadsheet, unable to forecast cash flow because customer … Continue reading Real time, real possibilities: 60 per cent of Canadian businesses ready to adopt real-time payments

 Summarize ​ August 17, 2026 Author Jon Purther Director, Research, Payments Canada Jon’s career encompasses more than 25 years of senior management experience in forensic research and strategic marketing management, including domestic and international assignments. With Payments Canada, Jon is spearheading a team involved in both strategic foresight and product/market research. Research shows appeal and readiness for real-time payments across demographics and payment scenarios. Key takeaways: As the launch of Canada’s Real-Time Rail (RTR) approaches in Q4 2026, Payments Canada research indicates a sustained high level of Canadian demand for instant, 24/7 account-to-account payments. Canadian consumers are showing clear interest … Continue reading Financial flexibility: The power and potential of real-time payments for Canadian consumers