Look, I'm not a banker, but there are probably ways to put in place the proper checks and balances. We do have cash advance places here in Yellowknife, and they tend to be used by the poorest, most marginalized parts of our community. They charge outrageous rates, and it's just not fair. Many of our communities don't even have access to basic banks, or high-speed Internet service, as I said. Canada Post used to do this, when it was a post office department up until 1969, and I think there's an opportunity for the corporation to move into that area to service rural and remote communities to provide access to the same services most other Canadians enjoy.
On October 19th, 2016. See this statement in context.