List of Financial Institutions Banks in Canada The banking industry includes 22 domestic banks, 26 foreign bank subsidiaries and 22 full service foreign bank branches and seven foreign bank lending branches operating in Canada. Credit Unions The Credit Union Central of Canada web site offers a locator that can help you find branches near your desired location. Credit Unions/Caisses Populaires This Financial Consumer Agency of Canada web site provides links to the eight provincial Credit Union Centrals and four Federations of caisses populaires. Financial Sector The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ web site provides links to Canada’s banks, trust companies, and Credit Union Centrals.