Fime first Quebec-based firm accredited as DIACC auditor
16 June 2026
Montreal, Canada, June 16, 2026 – Fime today announced its accreditation by the Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC)* as an official auditor under the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework™ (PCTF). The company is now the first DIACC-accredited auditor based in Quebec, strengthening local expertise for Canada’s growing digital identity ecosystem.
The accreditation enables Fime to act as an independent auditor supporting fintechs, identity providers, financial institutions, governments, and global technology organizations in demonstrating compliance, interoperability, and trust under the PCTF.
As digital identity adoption accelerates across payments, banking, and public services, organizations increasingly require trusted partners with expertise in digital identity testing, certification, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Fime combines global experience with established delivery capabilities in Canada to meet this need.
“Building a trusted digital trust and identity ecosystem requires qualified, independent assessment capabilities,” said Joni Brennan, President and CEO of DIACC. “Fime’s accreditation expands trusted expertise in Quebec and across Canada to help organizations advance secure and interoperable digital trust and identity solutions aligned with the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework.”
“The availability of trusted digital identity expertise in Quebec is important for the growth of Canada’s ecosystem,” said Ghislain Nadeau of Prompt, a Quebec-based Industrial Research Consortium. “Fime’s accreditation reinforces local capabilities and supports organizations adopting secure and interoperable digital identity frameworks.”
“This accreditation reflects Fime’s long-term commitment to digital trust in Canada,” said Xavier Giandominici, SVP Americas at Fime. “We are well positioned to help Canadian and international organizations navigate evolving digital identity requirements and build trusted digital services with confidence.”
Learn more about Fime’s DIACC Audit services.
*The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is a non-profit coalition that brings together public and private sector leaders to advance trusted digital identity and authentication in Canada. It develops frameworks such as the Pan Canadian Trust Framework to support secure, interoperable and privacy enhancing digital services, and accredits qualified auditors to help organizations demonstrate compliance and trust.
