The recommendation I would like considered would be recognizing the low-income communities, where there were at one time many banks. When those banks left the north end area, they didn't actually leave an ATM, so the customers, who were still Royal Bank or CIBC customers, didn't even have the ATM to go to. All they had was the white label ATM. Is there a way to look at an area so that if there's not a mainstream financial institution within a certain area, there is a way to provide easy access for individuals to get their money? When getting money out and putting money in, folks find that all they are left with are the fringe financials.
On April 17th, 2007. See this statement in context.