Published in 1910 as part of the United States National Monetary Commission's investigation into banking systems around the world, this book provides a thorough analysis of the Canadian banking system in the early 20th century. Written by economist and financial expert Joseph French Johnson, the book examines the history, structure, and operations of Canadian banks, and offers insights into their strengths and weaknesses. The book remains an important reference for scholars and practitioners interested in the history and development of financial systems in North America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.