Hub Podcasts Debbie Gamble on the future of digital payments in Canada
May 20, 2025
Debbie Gamble is the Group Head and Chief Strategy Officer at Interac, deeply involved in shaping Canada's payment landscape. She shares insights on the evolution of Canada's payment system, highlighting Interac’s critical role in fraud prevention and supporting local businesses. The conversation delves into the future of real-time payments, comparing Canada’s progress to other nations. Gamble emphasizes the need for enhanced digital infrastructure to boost the economy while encouraging collaboration in fintech to navigate challenges.
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Interact's Canadian Payment Legacy
- Interac is a uniquely Canadian payment system owned by financial institutions and credit unions.
- It pioneered debit and e-transfers, enabling secure, innovative payments nationwide for 40 years.
Interact Enables Market Innovation
- Interac aims to be a facilitator for payments innovation, not a gatekeeper.
- Providing secure infrastructure enables new players to build and scale their services in Canada.
Digital Prosperity as a North Star
- Digital prosperity means enabling Canadians to thrive economically and socially through access and innovation.
- Collaboration across private and public sectors is crucial to building a secure, vibrant digital economy.