Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
All news and announcements from the OSFI (Canada).
Save the date: OSFI’s fourth Quarterly Release Day and Industry Day of 2026
Why this matters
The document announces OSFI's Quarterly Release Day (November 19, 2026) and virtual Industry Day (December 3, 2026), with registration details and an agenda. It is an event announcement, so it is classified as news.
OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge to speak and hold media scrum at the 2026 Tech Festival in Toronto
Why this matters
The document announces an event (a fireside chat and media scrum) by OSFI's Superintendent rather than containing the speech itself, so it is classified as news. It is informational with no obligation or deadline for regulated firms, so urgency is null.
OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge speaks at GRI Summit 2026
Why this matters
The document is purely administrative—a notice of a fireside chat and media scrum by the OSFI Superintendent at an industry summit. It contains no regulatory guidance, policy announcements, enforcement actions, or concrete obligations.
OSFI welcomes Laurence Frappier as Chief Actuary
Why this matters
The content is a news release announcing Laurence Frappier's assumption of the Chief Actuary role at OSFI effective October 1, 2026. It describes her background, responsibilities (actuarial analysis of CPP, public servant pensions, and other federal programs), and qualifications.
Superintendent Routledge to participate in fireside chat at Economic Club in Toronto on September 11, 2026
Why this matters
The content is purely administrative and informational—a notice of a public event featuring the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. While the speech may touch on financial system risks and adaptation, the advisory itself contains no binding rules, guidance, consultation, or enforcement precedent.
Josée Turcotte appointed as OSFI Deputy Superintendent, Integrity, National Security and Integrated Solutions
Why this matters
The update announces Josée Turcotte's appointment as Deputy Superintendent at OSFI, effective September 8, 2026. While her role encompasses integrity, national security, and integrated solutions—touching on AML/financial crime and cybersecurity—the content is purely administrative and informational.
Superintendent Routledge to participate in fireside chat at Scotiabank Financials Summit in Toronto
Why this matters
The content is purely informational—a notice that OSFI's Superintendent will participate in a fireside chat at an industry summit. The discussion topic (Canada's evolving economic landscape and OSFI's modernization approach) is mentioned only in general terms with no specific regulatory signals, binding obligations,...
Save the date: OSFI’s third Quarterly Release Day and Industry Day of 2026
Why this matters
The content is a save-the-date notice for OSFI's September 2026 Quarterly Release Day and Industry Day. While the agenda references several substantive topics (final CAR Guideline 2027, crypto-asset capital treatment, appointed actuary peer review, data collection modernization, and cyber threats), the document itself...
Jing Yang joins OSFI as Deputy Superintendent, Risk, Strategy and Policy
Why this matters
The update announces Jing Yang's appointment as Deputy Superintendent at OSFI, effective August 24, 2026. While her background in financial stability and risk assessment is noted, the content is purely administrative and informational. No new rules, guidance, consultations, or enforcement actions are introduced.
Independent review supports 32nd Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan
Why this matters
This is an informational news release about the independent review of Canada's 32nd Actuarial Report on the CPP. It focuses on pension system sustainability, actuarial reporting standards, and disclosure enhancements.
OSFI launches quicker, clearer, more predictable approvals path for eligible new entrants
Why this matters
OSFI announces a new streamlined approvals framework for eligible new entrants to the federal financial system, including innovative banking models and credit unions. This is informational content about regulatory process improvements rather than urgent compliance requirements.
OSFI lowers Domestic Stability Buffer to 3.0% so Canada's largest banks can deploy more capital
Why this matters
OSFI announcement lowering the Domestic Stability Buffer from 3.5% to 3.0% for Canada's six largest banks. This is a prudential capital requirement adjustment affecting domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs), enabling them to deploy additional capital.
OSFI announcement on the Domestic Stability Buffer
Why this matters
This is a media advisory announcing a briefing by OSFI's Superintendent regarding the Domestic Stability Buffer (DSB), which is a macroprudential capital requirement for Canadian banks.
Changes to OSFI's Executive Leadership Team
Why this matters
This is an informational news release announcing leadership changes at OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions). It details the appointment of new executives to key regulatory positions.
Domestic Stability Buffer analyst briefing - June 2026
Why this matters
This is an informational announcement about an analyst briefing regarding the Domestic Stability Buffer (DSB), a prudential capital requirement set by OSFI for Canadian banks.
OSFI’s Quarterly Release: strengthening resilience while reducing complexity
Why this matters
OSFI's quarterly regulatory update announces draft guidelines and amendments affecting federally regulated deposit-taking institutions. Key focus areas include liquidity adequacy requirements, capital treatment of crypto-assets, large exposure limits, interest rate risk management, and governance frameworks.
OSFI’s second Quarterly Release Day of 2026 – Technical Briefing
Why this matters
OSFI media advisory announcing technical briefing on multiple draft guidelines covering capital adequacy, liquidity standards, interest rate risk management, and crypto-asset exposures for federally regulated deposit-taking institutions.
Save the date: OSFI’s second Quarterly Release Day and Industry Day of 2026
Regulators and audit leaders discuss audit quality and confidence in Canada’s financial reporting
Changes to OSFI’s Executive Leadership Team
Superintendent Routledge to speak at PwC/VersaFi event in Toronto on April 28, 2026
Superintendent Routledge to participate in virtual fireside chat at Bank of America Expert Insights Series on March 30, 2026
Why this matters
This is an informational media advisory about the Superintendent of Financial Institutions participating in a virtual fireside chat. It is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms from a prudential, operational resilience, and governance perspective.
Ben Gully appointed as the next Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the appointment of a new Secretary General for the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which is the primary global standard setter for prudential regulation of banks.
Media contacts
Why this matters
This is an informational update from OSFI providing media contact details and hours of operation. It is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms, as well as the general public, but does not require immediate action.
OSFI’s Quarterly Release: continuing to advance smart, well-calibrated risk-taking
Why this matters
This regulatory update from OSFI covers several key areas for financial institutions, including new liquidity guidance, consultations on credit risk management and accountability for boards and senior leaders.