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Banking Regulation
Programs that are responsible for granting charters to and examining the operation and activities of national banks, credit unions, bank holding companies and foreign banks that wish to open branches in Canada.
Credit Counselling
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to improve their understanding of the consumer credit lending and collections systems, and maximize their skill in using credit. Services may include help in completing credit application forms, understanding how credit information is analyzed, choosing the best credit cards and/or interest rates available, determining how many credit cards can be managed, protecting one's credit information, communicating with creditors, improving poor credit reports and associated credit scores, eliminating credit card debt and dealing with other credit card issues.
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