Always been curious--since the banking industry is so different than in the US, what is the structure of the industry?

--are there any regional strengths (i.e. Scotiabank in the Maritimes/B of Montreal in Quebec/TD in Ontario?)?

--are all areas linked (not necessarily so in the USA...)

--any regional differences pricing/offerings/etc?

--any provincial banks (akin to our state banks)?

Just curious..

JL