OSFI News (Canada Banking Regulator)

OSFI Superintendent Discusses Mortgage Regulation and Financial System Resilience

OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge discussed the future of mortgage regulation, including the retention of stress tests and LTI limits, and OSFI's ongoing regulatory modernization efforts. The speech highlighted OSFI's commitment to adapting its framework based on feedback from regulated institutions.

OSFI Speech: Credit Risk, Accountability, and Liquidity Updates

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced a six-month consultation on credit risk management and a nine-month consultation on senior leader accountability. Additionally, the final Liquidity Adequacy Requirements Guideline for 2026 was released, effective May 1, 2026.

OSFI Quarterly Release: Guidance and Risk Management Updates

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has released its first quarterly update of 2026, finalizing new liquidity guidance and launching consultations on credit risk management and board accountability. The release also confirms the continuation of loan-to-income limits for uninsured mortgages.

OSFI Finalizes Liquidity Adequacy Requirements Guideline

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has published the final Liquidity Adequacy Requirements (LAR) Guideline for 2026. This guideline, effective May 1, 2026, clarifies definitions and treatments for deposits and structured notes to enhance the financial resilience of federally regulated deposit-taking institutions.

OSFI Discusses Canadian Banking Risks and Regulations

Superintendent Peter Routledge of OSFI discussed key risks facing Canadian financial institutions, including credit, liquidity, and governance. OSFI has launched consultations on credit risk management guidance and senior leader accountability, and issued final liquidity adequacy requirements.

OSFI Superintendent Discusses Climate Risk at CatIQ Conference

OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge discussed the findings of the first Climate Risk Returns from 10 large Canadian institutions at the 2026 CatIQ conference. The returns provide detailed insights into physical and transition climate risks across various asset classes and sectors, highlighting areas of vulnerability and the need for improved data discipline.