Treasury Secretary Eric Girard remains confident in Desjardins Group, even though the financial institution announced on Wednesday that it will close 30% of its service centers by 2026.
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“It affects communities, members and employees, he said after leaving question time. That’s the context and I trust Desjardins is aware of that.”
This is no surprise for the politician.
“Desjardins is implementing a plan they announced in 2015,” Mr Girard added. This is the continuation of that. There is nothing new, although it is extremely difficult for communities every time a service closes.
“The other element is the pandemic. It is certain that it has accelerated digitalization and reduced the number of branch transactions.”
Since its inception, Desjardins has built an enviable reputation thanks to its strong presence in various regions of Quebec.
“Desjardins is more present in the region. I trust them. It is your decision. You need to consider everyone involved. These service points are extremely important for communities. It’s part of their business vision.”
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