# Canadian Lenders Association: Canadian Lenders Association > The Canadian Lenders Association \(CLA\) is the home of Canadian Finance\. We supports the growth of bank and non\-bank companies that are in the business of lending\. We represent and advocate for over 300 companies across Canada that participate in SMB, BNPL, consumer, home, automotive, and mortgage sectors\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Lenders Certification](https://www.canadianlenders.org/lenders-certification/) - [Governance](https://www.canadianlenders.org/governance/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.canadianlenders.org/terms-and-conditions/) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.canadianlenders.org/cookie-policy/) - [About Us](https://www.canadianlenders.org/about-us/) ## Roundtables - [Automotive Finance Roundtable](https://www.canadianlenders.org/roundtables/automotive-finance-roundtable/): The CLA’s Automotive Financing Roundtable is a group including automotive finance and next\-generation executives working on strategies that advance credit access and financing solutions in the auto lending sector\. Key priorities include fraud prevention, dealer and customer risk, red tape reduction, asset recovery, and open access to credit\. - [Faith\-Based Finance Roundtable](https://www.canadianlenders.org/roundtables/faith-based-finance-roundtable/): Faith\-Based Financing Roundtable is a group of lenders and subject\-matter experts focused on faith\-aligned financial products, including halal mortgages and auto loans, addressing structural, compliance, and market challenges unique to values\-based lending models\. - [Real Estate Finance Roundtable](https://www.canadianlenders.org/roundtables/real-estate-finance-roundtable/): Real Estate Financing Roundtable is a group of real estate lenders and financing providers working on capital access, underwriting standards, regulatory alignment, portfolio risk, and market stability across residential and commercial segments\. - [Loan Servicing Roundtable](https://www.canadianlenders.org/roundtables/loan-servicing-roundtable/): Loan Servicing Roundtable is a group of servicing, collections, and operations leaders focused on borrower outcomes, regulatory compliance, performance optimisation, and the responsible use of AI across the loan lifecycle\. - [Home Improvement Finance Roundtable](https://www.canadianlenders.org/roundtables/home-improvement-finance-roundtable/): Home Improvement Finance Roundtable is a group of lenders and ecosystem partners focused on point\-of\-sale financing, contractor and consumer risk, fraud mitigation, consumer protection, and regulatory issues affecting home improvement lending\. ## Canadian Finance News - [Preventing the Next Billion\-Dollar Fraud in Canada](https://www.canadianlenders.org/canadian-finance-news/preventing-the-next-billion-dollar-fraud-in-canada/): With Fraud Costing Canadian Businesses 7\.2% of Revenue, Stronger Defences Against Synthetic Identities and Deepfakes Are Essential - [Ontario: Modern Rules for a Modern Economy](https://www.canadianlenders.org/canadian-finance-news/ontario-modern-rules-for-a-modern-economy/): Modernizing Ontario’s Credit Rules: The CLA’s 2026 Budget Priorities for AI, AML and the RSLA - [2025 Mid\-Market Lending: Growth \& Repositioning](https://www.canadianlenders.org/canadian-finance-news/2025-mid-market-lending-growth-repositioning/): Is the Steady\-State Borrower Gone? Why Private Credit and Judgment\-Based Lending Are Reshaping Canada’s Mid\-Market in 2026 - [The Disappearing Car and the Fraud Ghost](https://www.canadianlenders.org/canadian-finance-news/the-disappearing-car-and-the-fraud-ghost/): From Vehicle Theft to Financing Fraud: The Changing Threat to Canada’s Auto Finance Industry - [ESG Is Dead\. Long Live ESG](https://www.canadianlenders.org/canadian-finance-news/esg-is-dead-long-live-esg/): ESG Reimagined: From Corporate Commitments to Measurable Business Value ## Press Releases - [Submission to the Dept of Finance Canada 2026 Pre\-Budget Consultations \| Sept 2026](https://www.canadianlenders.org/press/submission-to-the-dept-of-finance-canada-2026-pre-budget-consultations-sept-2026/) - [Canadian Lenders Association Welcomes EXUS as Its Newest Member](https://www.canadianlenders.org/press/17726/) - [Canadian Lenders Association Welcomes Ontario's Commitment to Join Canada's Securities Passport System](https://www.canadianlenders.org/press/canadian-lenders-association-welcomes-ontarios-commitment-to-join-canadas-securities-passport-system/) - [EDM Association and Canadian Lenders Association Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Trusted Data, Risk Management, and Sustainable Finance in Canada](https://www.canadianlenders.org/press/edm-association-and-canadian-lenders-association-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-trusted-data-risk-management-and-sustainable-finance-in-canada/) - [Canadian Lenders Association and American Financial Services Association Launch Cross\-Border Automotive Finance Initiative to Combat Fraud and Advance Industry Innovation](https://www.canadianlenders.org/press/canadian-lenders-association-and-american-financial-services-association-launch-cross-border-automotive-finance-initiative-to-combat-fraud-and-advance-industry-innovation/) ## Sponsorships - [Real Estate Finance Summit Sponsorship '26](https://www.canadianlenders.org/sponsorship/real-estate-finance-summit-sponsorship/): Secure your spot at the 2026 Real Estate Finance Canada summit\. Explore premium sponsorship opportunities to showcase your brand, lead critical industry discussions, and connect with 400\+ real estate finance executives, lenders, and fintech innovators\. Download the sponsorship package today\. - [Risk \| REIMAGINED Summit Sponsorship '27](https://www.canadianlenders.org/sponsorship/risk-reimagined-summit-sponsorship/): Secure your spot at Risk \| REIMAGINED 2027 in New York\. Explore exclusive sponsorship opportunities to showcase your brand and connect with senior financial services, risk, compliance, tech, and security leaders from across North America\. - [Canadian Finance Summit Sponsorship '27](https://www.canadianlenders.org/sponsorship/canadian-finance-summit-sponsorship/) - [Sustainable Finance Summit Sponsorship '26](https://www.canadianlenders.org/sponsorship/sustainable-finance-summit-sponsorship/): Sponsor the 2026 Sustainable Finance Summit\. Join 300\+ leaders from Canada’s banks, fintechs, and FIs to advance OSFI B\-15 compliance, climate risk stress testing, and ESG data integration\. Secure your sponsorship package for November 23 in Toronto\. - [Automotive Summit Sponsorship '27](https://www.canadianlenders.org/sponsorship/automotive-summit-sponsorship/): Secure your spot at the CLA Automotive Summit 2027\. Explore premium sponsorship opportunities to connect with 300\+ auto finance leaders, lenders, and fintech innovators\. Showcase your brand, lead industry roundtables, and drive the future of Canadian automotive lending\. View sponsorship packages now\. ## Resources - [Regulatory Calendar](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resources/regulatory-calendar/) - [Market\-Entry Checklist](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resources/market-entry-checklist/) - [APR Whitepaper](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resources/apr-whitepaper/) - [Real\-Time Payments](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resources/real-time-payments-whitepaper/) - [Private Debt](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resources/private-debt/) ## Company Categories - [Vendor](https://www.canadianlenders.org/membership/vendor/) - [Lender](https://www.canadianlenders.org/membership/lender/) ## Event Categories - [Roundtable Meeting](https://www.canadianlenders.org/events/event-category/roundtable-meeting/) - [Summit](https://www.canadianlenders.org/events/event-category/conference/) - [Webinar](https://www.canadianlenders.org/events/event-category/webinar/) - [Board Meeting](https://www.canadianlenders.org/events/event-category/board-meeting/) ## Resource Categories - [White paper](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resource-category/whitepaper/) - [Regulatory Calendar](https://www.canadianlenders.org/resource-category/regulatory-calendar/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.canadianlenders.org/sitemap_index.xml)