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Banking in Canada
Banks, credit unions, trust companies, or caisses populaires are safe places to keep your money.
 
Deposit Insurance
Deposits of up to $100,000 in most banks and trust companies are insured by the Canadian government.
Deposits of up to $100,000 in most caisses populaires are insured by provincial governments.
Deposit insurance is only available in Canada for Canadian funds held by Canadian banks.
The bank must tell you if it is not covered by government deposit insurance. 
You should always inquire if the investment product that you are buying is covered by deposit insurance.