Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited

A great experience for the CBN team at ID4Africa this year. It was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with partners, build new relationships, and learn from conversations across the identity community. Progress in this space depends on people working together, sharing perspectives, learning from one another, and building identity systems they can trust. From our team who was there: thank you for the conversations, connections, and shared commitment to building identity systems that are secure, reliable, and built for the long term.

Strengthening Partnerships at the Canada–Guyana Business Forum 2026! GLC and CBN executives were pleased to attend The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce Business Forum and Maple Leaf Gala Dinner in Toronto on May 8. The events, featuring keynotes by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, provided valuable opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and strengthen business connections between Guyana and Canada! As CBN marks 30 years of partnership in Guyana, we remain committed to supporting the country’s continued growth and development. Representing the team were: • Mr. Kirk Arends, President, Gaming & Lottery Division • Ms. Kalima Ali, Director & General Manager, GLC • Mr. Ravi Singh, Vice President, Central America, Gaming & Lottery #GLC #CBN #Guyana #Canada #Partnerships #CorporateLeadership #ProudSponsor

We’re excited to be attending #ID4Africa this year at Abidjan. This conference is a valuable opportunity for us to engage with government agencies and industry stakeholders shaping the future of digital identity across Africa. We look forward to meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and showcasing CBN’s capabilities and expertise in supporting secure, scalable, and trusted identity solutions.   Let’s connect and explore how collaboration can drive impact. #ID4Africa2026 #DigitalIdentity #CBN #Innovation

CBN is proud to announce that, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, we have won a 2026 International Card Manufacturers Association — ICMA Élan Award of Excellence for the new South Carolina under-21 Identification Card. This recognition, naming the card’s security and design as “Best ID Card” of the year, also marks CBN’s sixth consecutive Élan Award win in the category. This recognition is a testament to the work done at the SCDMV and our CBN team’s consistent excellence in secure card design and manufacturing. This award-winning under-21 Identification Card, introduced by SCDMV last year, features a security-forward, citizen-centric design proudly showcasing South Carolina’s iconic imagery, from the Statehouse to the Loggerhead Turtle. The card is built on a 100% laser-engraved polycarbonate body layered with 40+ advanced security features integrated within, making it the most secure credential in the state’s history. Congratulations to our partners at SCDMV on this achievement as their U-21 ID joins the CBN collection of recent award-winning cards. This award highlights what strong collaboration can accomplish. Together, we have delivered a state-of-the-art credential that South Carolinians can carry with pride and confidence. #SecureID #Innovation #TeamCBN #AwardWinners #SouthCarolina #ICMAAwards

Great conversations and familiar faces at the Global Currency Forum 2026. Our team was there to listen, learn, and engage with colleagues and partners from across the global currency community. Events like this are about exchanging ideas, sharing perspectives, and strengthening the relationships that move our industry forward. Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect with us. #GlobalCurrencyForum #CurrencyCommunity #RelationshipsFirst #CBN

As a member of the Banknote Ethics Initiative (BnEI), CBN welcomes the launch of BnEI 2.0, an enhanced, risk‑based audit standard that raises the bar for ethics, compliance, and transparency across the global banknote industry.   BnEI 2.0 reflects the evolving risk environment the banknote industry faces and introduces a more robust framework aligned with international best practice, strengthening trust between manufacturers, suppliers, and central banks.   Learn more about the BnEI 2.0 Audit Standard and why it matters:

This week at the International Monetary Fund / World Bank Spring Meetings, our team have been having some really engaging conversations about currency, what’s changing, what isn’t, and what trust looks like in today’s global environment. It’s been great to connect with policymakers, peers, and partners, and to hear different perspectives on the real‑world challenges and opportunities shaping currency systems around the world. Always valuable conversations, and a reminder of how important dialogue and shared learning are in this space. #IMFSpringMeetings

Some of the biggest security failures don’t happen because teams lack tools or expertise; they happen when decisions get hard.   At #RSAC 2026, CBN's John Duffy, who’s spent his career inside complex, high‑stakes security environments, will break down five repeatable decision failures that quietly exist inside even the most mature security programs.   This session isn’t about another tech stack or control checklist. It’s about how teams actually make decisions when it matters most, and where governance, culture, and hesitation derail otherwise strong programs.   You’ll walk away with practical fixes and a team diagnostic you can use Monday morning to see where your program really stands.   Fun fact: the guitar instrumental in this video? That’s John, too. RSAC Conference

The Power of Community starts with how your team actually makes decisions. At #RSAC 2026 (San Francisco, March 23–26), our very own John Duffy unpacks five decision dysfunctions that live inside even the best security programs, plus one bonus. Bring your team. You'll leave with a questionnaire to find out where you really stand. RSAC Conference

Earlier this week, CBN’s CEO, Marilou Robinson Arends, took part in KPMG Canada's International Women’s Day 2026 panel, “Give To Gain.”   The conversation focused on something simple but powerful: when we support others by sharing our time, experience, and opportunities, everyone benefits. It was great to hear different perspectives and learn alongside such a thoughtful group of leaders.   Events like this matter now more than ever. Supporting women in leadership helps build stronger teams, encourages new ideas, and creates healthier, more resilient organizations for the future.   Thank you, KPMG, for bringing people together and for continuing to lead these important conversations.