Hi AM
Not exactly the same, but close enough. We still have a publicly owned bank, but it hasn't been used for it's intended purpose since about 1973.
A few links for you:
The Crime of of the Canadian Banking System (parts 2 & 3 are linked on the right.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Zl1...
and
http://www.rudemacedon.ca/greatest-s...
Now back to the mailroom (sigh)
S