Announcement
17 Dec 2025
In December 2025, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) introduced its new Defence Platform to support Canadian companies in the defence and national security sectors. The platform will deploy up to CAD 4 billion in financing, advice, and investment solutions, including a new CAD 1 billion.
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Implementation date
17 Dec 2025
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Announced: 17 Dec 2025
Financial investment support
In force
On 17 December 2025, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced it would provide state aid to private funds "aligned with Canada’s defence and sovereignty priorities" as part of its new C...
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Announced: 17 Dec 2025
Equity stake
In force
On 17 December 2025, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced it would allocate a portion of its CAD 500 (USD 363) million investment stream to launch the new Strong North Fund and Cata...
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Announced: 17 Dec 2025
State aid, unspecified
In force
In March 2026, the Business Development Bank of Canada expanded its Defence Platform from CAD 4 billion (USD 2.91 billion) to up to CAD 6 billion (USD 4.37 billion) in financing, advisory services,...
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