A Coalition to Protect Canadians:​ A Cross-Sector Approach to Combating Scams

Financial scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated, widespread, and damaging, undermining the safety of individuals, the integrity of institutions, and public trust across Canada. Last year alone, $638 million in losses were reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and due to under-reporting, total losses are estimated to be over $12 billion. As these threats escalate in speed and complexity, the need for a coordinated, proactive, and sustained response is more urgent than ever. Join Canadian Club Toronto on September 9 to hear from leading voices in banking, telecommunications, policing, and cybersecurity. The panelists will unpack why the anti-scam alliance was formed, the true scale of the threat facing Canadians, and the collaborative efforts underway to confront the problem. Together, they will explore how awareness, education, and partnership are key to strengthening public resilience in an increasingly complex scam landscape. Following his opening remarks, Anthony Ostler, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Bankers Association, will moderate the conversation featuring fellow expert panelists: Nick Bednarz – CEO, Rogers Bank and SVP, Financial Services, Rogers Communications Chris Lynam – Director General, National Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, RCMP Aaron McAllister – Vice President, Fraud Threat Management, Scotiabank Jennifer Quaid – Executive Director, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX)