Save the date: OSFI’s first Quarterly Release Day and Industry Day of 2026

Technical advisory - Ottawa - January 15, 2026

On January 29, 2026, we will share updates on our regulatory releases and announcements during our Quarterly Release Day. These updates support top risks identified in our Annual Risk Outlook 2025-2026.

Join our virtual Industry Day two weeks later, on February 12, 2026, to engage directly with OSFI experts. This is your opportunity to ask questions and share feedback on our regulatory releases and announcements this quarter.

Quarterly Release Industry Day

We will discuss the following:

Data Collection Modernization update
Consultative Document on Senior Leader Accountability
Consultative Document on Credit Risk Management
Streamlining Approvals for Targeted New Entrants
Final Liquidity Adequacy Requirements (LAR) Guideline (2026)

Event and registration details

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual

Register by 12 p.m. ET on February 11. The same Zoom link will be used all sessions, giving you flexibility to attend the session(s) that interest you.

After registering, you will receive an email from support@webcastcanada.ca. This a confirmation to save to your records. If you do not receive this email, please check your "junk" folder. All sessions will be available in both official languages through simultaneous interpretation.

Thursday, February 12, 2026, detailed agenda

1:00 p.m – 1:05 p.m.

Welcome and logistics

Molly Sweet,
Director,
Stakeholder Affairs

1:05 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.

Data Collection Modernization update

The Data Collection Modernization (DCM) initiative is in the implementation phase. Join us for an overview of the DCM project, including details on implementing the new technology platform and data initiatives, and OSFI's approach to engaging and involving industry throughout the process.

Luc Beaudoin,
Chief Information Security Officer

Jennifer Chan,
Director,
Data Collection Modernization

1:35 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Consultative Document on Senior Leader Accountability

The session will provide an overview on OSFI's nine-month consultation on a proposed senior leader regime to modernize suitability and accountability standards. Join us for a discussion on how the consultation supports meaningful engagement, and ensures the regime aligns with industry realities and international practices.

Vlasios Melessanakis,
Managing Director,
Policy Development and Standards Division

2:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Consultative Document on Credit Risk Management

OSFI is developing a comprehensive Credit Risk Management (CRM) Guideline and seeking early stakeholder input on its proposed approach and key content areas, overarching principles, and scope. In this session, we'll discuss the consultation paper and answer your questions. This session is ideal for those in mortgage, retail and wholesale lending and credit risk management.

Graham Smith,
Director,
Lending and Mortgage Policy

2:35 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Streamlining Approvals for Targeted New Entrants

OSFI is modernizing and streamlining its new‑entry approvals framework for credit unions and applicants with technologically innovative or emerging banking business models. In this session, we will discuss OSFI's preliminary plans for how the updated framework will apply to these specific categories of new entrants.

Yasir Syed,
Managing Director,
Approvals Division

Christine Thibault,
Director,
Approvals Division

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Final Liquidity Adequacy Requirements (LAR) Guideline (2026)

Strong internal liquidity management is essential for financial institutions to navigate emerging risks and maintain stability in times of stress. As financial markets continue to evolve, these practices become even more critical. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the finalized Liquidity Adequacy Requirements (LAR) 2026 Guideline, which reflects feedback from the 60-day public consultation that ended in July 2025.

Adam Dolson,
Director,
Banking Capital and Liquidity Standards

4:00 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.

Closing remarks