What common functionality exists across all Schedule banks in Canada regarding customer deposits?

In Canada, Schedule banks are a type of bank that is regulated under the Bank Act and can accept customer deposits. One of the defining features of Schedule banks is their eligibility for deposit insurance through the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). This insurance protects depositors by covering their deposits (up to a certain limit) in case the bank fails.

This means that no matter the specific focus or product offerings of individual Schedule banks, they all share this common functionality regarding the protection of customer deposits through deposit insurance.

The other options reflect specific conditions or criteria that are not universally applicable across all Schedule banks. Not all Schedule banks offer mortgages, require minimum balances, or have stipulations regarding the involvement of foreign institutions. These features can vary based on individual bank policies or market strategies, thus they do not represent a commonality across all Schedule banks in Canada.