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About We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs

At BDC, we know business owners. We’ve been working with them for more than 80 years. We know their challenges and we understand their needs. And we want them to grow and succeed.

We support small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice. We are the Business Development Bank of Canada. We are BDC.

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  • What we do
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What we can do for your business

Flexible financing

Get a business loan that works for you.

Consulting

Run a better and more profitable business.

Smart capital

Access specialized financing and investment solutions.

We help entrepreneurs take their business further

Our purpose and values

Empowering a nation of dreamers and doers to build a better tomorrow for all

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Our impact

100,000+

entrepreneurs we work with across Canada

$57.2B

committed exclusively to business owners

93%

of our clients are satisfied with our services

We are an exceptional employer

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Join our team

Become part of a nationwide team helping Canadian business owners take their companies further.

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Canada’s Top 100 Employers

For 19 years (2007-2018, 2020-2026)

This prestigious award lists Canada's Top Employers and the fact that we are on it confirms that we are one of the best places to work in Canada.

Meet our employees Certified B Corporation

BDC’s is the first and only Canadian bank to receive Beneficial Corporation (B Corp) certification

B Corps are businesses that act in ways that benefit society as a whole rather than focusing solely on making profits.

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BDC Achieves PAIR Phase 1 Certification from CCIB

The Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) is a CCIB certification that recognizes organizations for building strong, accountable relationships with Indigenous Peoples across leadership, employment, business development, and community engagement through a rigorous review process.

Learn more about PAIRLearn more about our Commitment to Indigenous Reconciliation

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