BDC's Annual Public Meeting
BDC’s Annual Public Meeting was held on September 9, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (ET).
View the webcast presented by BDC’s Chairperson of the Board, Brian O'Neil, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Isabelle Hudon.
- Download the Annual Public Meeting presentation
- Download the Annual Public Meeting speech
- Download our 2024 Annual Report
Objective of the meeting
The objective of the meeting is to provide information on BDC’s mandate, activities, results and plans for the future.
About BDC: 80 years as Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs
BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the most innovative firms. BDC’s development role means we are in a state of perpetual evolution – wherever entrepreneurs go and whatever the Canadian economy needs – we will be there to help them defy the odds. 80 years later, that commitment remains very much alive. The financial value of BDC’s services is estimated to add $23.6 billion in GDP to Canada’s economy over the next five years. We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013. For more information on our products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media.