The Optimistic Regulator: Canada’s Banking System is Strong — But Here’s What Keeps Regulators Up at Night

In the Money with Amber Kanwar · Mar 17, 2026 · 56m

Recorded on March 5, 2026

Canada’s banking system is often described as one of the strongest in the world — but even strong systems face real risks. Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, joins In the Money with Amber Kanwar for a rare conversation about the health of Canada’s financial system and what still keeps the country’s top banking regulator up at night.

Routledge discusses the key risks his office is watching closely right now — from rising U.S.-Canada trade tensions to vulnerabilities in Canada’s mortgage market. He explains how regulators think about household…