I apologize if I was not clear, Mr. Laforest.
I meant that it is 1% of the actual cost of funding for a bank. So they get 99% of their funding elsewhere and it costs much more than the Bank of Canada rate. That is my point.
On May 28th, 2009. See this statement in context.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Bankers Association
I apologize if I was not clear, Mr. Laforest.
I meant that it is 1% of the actual cost of funding for a bank. So they get 99% of their funding elsewhere and it costs much more than the Bank of Canada rate. That is my point.
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