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The Canadian Banking System

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This paper examines the major changes in the Canadian banking system since the Second World War, with special attention paid to the differences between Canadian and US developments over this period. An important difference between the countries is the nationwide branch banking arrangements in Canada. Two other differences are a result of regulatory dimensions of the Canadian scene: periodic reassessment and updating of banking legislation as a legislative requirement; and the absence of ceilings on interest rates on deposits or, since 1967, on loans.

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  • Charles Freedman, 1998. "The Canadian Banking System," Technical Reports 81, Bank of Canada.
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    1. Jim Armstrong, 1997. "The changing business activities of banks in Canada," Bank of Canada Review, Bank of Canada, vol. 1997(Spring), pages 11-38.
    2. Charles Freedman & Clyde Goodlet, 1998. "The Financial Services Sector: Past Changes and Future Prospects," Technical Reports 82, Bank of Canada.
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    Keywords

    CANADA ; BANKS ; LEGISLATION;
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    JEL classification:

    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages

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