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Deputy Superintendent at IIF-CBA Forum 

The Deputy Superintendent took part in a panel discussion at the at the IIF-CBA Forum

Quarterly Release Day

Find out more about what was announced on September 10

Register for Industry Day

Register for our Industry Day on September 24, 2026

Key safeguards

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3.0%

Domestic Stability Buffer
3.0% of total risk-weighted assets effective June 19, 2026

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+2% or 5.25%

Minimum Qualifying Rate for uninsured mortgages
The greater of the mortgage contract rate plus 2% or 5.25%

New entrants framework information

New entrants framework

Explore the streamlined approvals framework for new entrants

Applicant progress dashboard

Applicants can track approvals against key milestones

Resources for financial institutions

Financial data

Data from the financial institutions and insurance companies that we supervise

Guidelines

Regulatory and supervisory expectations for financial institutions 

Reporting and returns

Reporting requirements for financial and corporate returns

Resources for private pension plans

Understanding your pension plan

Learn when and how you can unlock your pension plan, what pension plans we regulate, and more

Administering pension plans

Get guidance about administering federally regulated pension plans 

Featured video

Superintendent at Scotiabank Financials Summit

In this fireside chat from the 2026 Scotiabank Financials Summit, OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge discusses capital resilience, economic growth, competition, housing market developments, private credit, cybersecurity, AI-related risks, and the outlook for Canada's banking and insurance sectors.

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27th Annual Scotiabank Financials Summit: Keynote speaker Superintendent Peter Routledge

Our Superintendent

Peter Routledge

Peter Routledge

Peter Routledge was appointed Superintendent of Financial Institutions on June 29, 2021. He previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation beginning in November 2018.

Major announcements

  • 2026-09-24 Industry Day
  • 2026-10-08 Annual Risk Outlook – Semi-annual update
  • 2026-11-19 Quarterly Release
  • 2026-12-03 Industry Day
  • 2026-12-17 Domestic Stability Buffer