A commentary by the branch manager of Pigeon Park Savings in Vancouver.

Not having access to a bank account is a huge barrier to participating in society. Most people have had a bank account for most of their lives. It’s so ordinary that it’s not often top of mind when we think of addressing poverty and marginalization.

There’s a term for this. Financial inclusion. And loss of ID is one of the most significant barriers to achieving it. People experiencing homelessness, who have generally lost almost everything, will almost always need extra help to get back to having a bank account.

Anyone who has had........

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