Robin Hood of The Banks
Often called Robin des banques (Robin Hood of the banks), Yves Michaud is known by the people of Quebec for his crusade against the practices of large corporations. In 1993, he founded the Association des petits épargnants et investisseurs du Québec (Association of small savers and investors), and won a number of victories in court.
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And another at my feet;
And lay my bent bow at my side,
Which was my music sweet;
And make my grave of gravel and green,
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