Canadian Open Banking

Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

UpcomingOpen BankingNorth America
Canada • Regulated by Department of Finance Canada / FCAC
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Effective Date
Jan 2026
Expected
Full Compliance
Jan 2027
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Regulator
Department of Finance Canada / FCAC
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Scope Areas
4

Overview

Canada's consumer-driven banking framework will require federally regulated financial institutions to implement secure data sharing APIs. After years of consultation, legislation is expected to pass enabling Open Banking.

Note: Budget 2024 committed to Open Banking legislation. Implementation expected 2026-2027.

Jurisdiction

Canada
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Scope & Coverage

This regulation covers the following areas and services:

Deposit AccountsCredit CardsMortgagesLines of Credit

Key Requirements

Accreditation framework
Common technical standards
Consumer consent rules
Liability framework

Timeline

Expected Effective Date
January 1, 2026
Full Compliance Deadline
January 1, 2027

Official Resources

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