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Faster Forward

Interac
Canada
Interac
Dream Payments
Real-Time Payments
Cybercrime
Canada's Innovation Ecosystem

Curious about what it takes to strengthen the foundations of Canada’s digital economy? Welcome to Faster Forward, powered by Interac. This series takes a closer look at the systems, decisions, and technologies shaping Canadian businesses today. Each episode is anchored in one of Interac’s core pillars, enablement, protection, or operation, and brought to life through in-depth conversations with In... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it really take to innovate, as a person, as a business, and even as a country?

In this episode of Faster Forward, host Fatema Pirone, Head of Product, Verification at Interac, sits down with Manjit Minhas, CEO of Minhas Breweries and Drago... more

Cybercrime is no longer happening in the shadows. It’s happening in our inboxes, on our phones, and across the systems that power our economy. But how do we stay one step ahead?

In this episode of Faster Forward, host Mark Hines, Head of Product, Fr... more

Money movement doesn’t just fuel the economy; it determines how strong it becomes. In this episode of Faster Forward, host Richard Mills, Head, Client Relationships and Solution Engineering at Interac, sits down with Brent Ho-Young, CEO and Co-Founde... more

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Recent Guests

Manjit Minhas
Entrepreneur, Dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den; CEO of Minhas Breweries and Distilleries
Minhas Breweries and Distilleries
Episode: Interac in conversation with Manjit Minhas — What does it mean to be an ‘Enabler’ of digital prosperity
Chris Mathers
Fraud prevention expert and consultant; former RCMP undercover officer
Independent security consultant
Episode: Interac in conversation with fraud expert Chris Mathers — Interac as a Protector of digital prosperity
Brent Ho-Young
CEO and co-founder of Dream Payments
Dream Payments
Episode: Interac in conversation with Brent Ho-Young — Interac as an Operator delivering real-time payments

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Interac in conversation with fraud expert Chris Mathers — Interac as a Protector of digital prosperity
Q: What challenges do real-time payments pose for fraud, and how can they be mitigated?
Real-time payments compress the time criminals have to act, increasing risk; mitigations include strong real-time monitoring, layered security, rapid response, and education so users understand and participate in safer payment behaviors.
Interac in conversation with fraud expert Chris Mathers — Interac as a Protector of digital prosperity
Q: How is AI changing fraud prevention, and where does human judgment still matter?
AI accelerates detection and scales expertise by learning from vast data, but human intuition and experience remain essential for interpreting ambiguous signals and preventing malicious manipulation; humans validate AI outputs.
Interac in conversation with fraud expert Chris Mathers — Interac as a Protector of digital prosperity
Q: What is the core vision for digital prosperity in Canada, and what roles do government, corporations, and citizens play?
Digital prosperity hinges on government-driven growth and education, robust infrastructure, and trusted participation by citizens and businesses; the goal is to create a secure, widely adopted digital ecosystem that enables innovation while protecting personal data.
Interac in conversation with Manjit Minhas — What does it mean to be an ‘Enabler’ of digital prosperity
Q: What should new innovators know about Interac's vision and role in Canada's digital economy?
Interac aims to be a central enabler, fostering alignment, reducing fragmentation, and providing a trusted platform for payments and identity that supports entrepreneurs across sizes and sectors. The emphasis is on accessibility, collaboration, and building sovereign Canadian capabilities that empower domestic innovation.
Interac in conversation with Manjit Minhas — What does it mean to be an ‘Enabler’ of digital prosperity
Q: Why is collaboration between public and private sectors crucial for unlocking entrepreneurial potential?
Public-private collaboration brings capital, talent, and scale from the public side together with rapid decision-making, market insight, and execution speed from the private side. When combined, they reduce fragmentation, expand networks, and create a conducive environment for experimentation and growth across sectors.

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