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October 31, 2023 | Insights | Isabelle Hudon

BDC: Development that matters

Did you ever wonder exactly how BDC supports Canada’s entrepreneurs—and what our impact is on the Canadian economy? Watch the full video recording of Isabelle Hudon’s keynote at the Canadian Club Toronto.

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October 31, 2023 | Isabelle Hudon

BDC: Development that matters

Did you ever wonder exactly how BDC supports Canada’s entrepreneurs—and what our impact is on the Canadian economy? Watch the full video recording of Isabelle Hudon’s keynote at the Canadian Club Toronto.

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July 17, 2023 | Marie-Chantal Lamothe

Embracing LGBTQ2+ pride and inclusivity: BDC’s journey to Rainbow Registered certification

BDC is the largest organization in Canada—and the first financial institution—to get Rainbow Registered.

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June 30, 2023 | Sandra Odendahl

Removing barriers is key to ensuring that Canada’s Indigenous entrepreneurs can truly SOAR

Learn about BDC's partnership with grassroots organization SOAR and its continued support for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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June 19, 2023 | Annie Marsolais

By sharing their personal stories about mental health challenges, entrepreneurs can support each other

Hear some entrepreneurs’ stories about mental health and learn why BDC encourages them to reach out for support when they need it.

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June 14, 2023 | Isabelle Hudon

Why development needs a capital D in Canada: The VC blueprint

Originally published in The Hill Times on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

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Venture Capital
May 02, 2023 | Venture Capital | Joseph Regan

The biggest opportunity of our times: Improving environmental sustainability through venture capital

Learn why we’ve created our new $150M Sustainability Venture Fund.

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Venture Capital
February 23, 2023 | Venture Capital | Susan Rohac

Fighting climate change, one investment at a time

Learn more about our $400M Climate Tech Fund II and how it will help Canada fight climate change.

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Venture Capital
January 26, 2023 | Venture Capital | Alison Nankivell

The future of Canada’s VC industry includes ESG

Learn more about our new environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting template for Canadian investors.

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Venture Capital
December 14, 2022 | Venture Capital | Alison Nankivell

Diversity, equity and inclusion metrics for BDC Capital’s portfolio

We’ve collected DEI metrics from over 50 GPs and 500 VC-backed companies in our portfolio. Here are some key observations.

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September 20, 2022 | Leadership | Isabelle Hudon

A step toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples

Discover a free course on Indigenous reconciliation for entrepreneurs.

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August 22, 2022 | Leadership | Steve Yan

Employee Resource Groups: Giving employees a platform to improve their workplace

ERGs group volunteer employees to drive inclusive change. Find out how they work at BDC.

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July 18, 2022 | Leadership | Jennifer Addison (she/they/elle/iel)

Diversity is not just about HR

Learn what we are doing to make sure BDC remains an inclusive workplace once Pride month is over.

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June 29, 2022 | Leadership | Julie St-Pierre

Flex+: Values of trust and empowerment

The value of remote work has been proven and We are moving to a permanent hybrid way of working. Learn more.

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June 14, 2022 | Leadership | Jim Flett

Bringing about positive change with the Indigenous Employee Resource Group

Employee resource groups allow Indigenous employees and allies to discuss their issues of concern. Learn more.

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June 01, 2022 | Leadership | Monica James

Listening and learning from our Indigenous employees

We’ve been making some changes at BDC to move the wheel of change forward, with input from Indigenous employees. Learn more.

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November 18, 2021 | Leadership | Isabelle Hudon

Where ambition takes us

Faced with global issues such as climate change, the business community needs ambitious women to invent what comes next.

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May 03, 2021 | Leadership | Annie Marsolais

It’s time we talk about Canadian entrepreneurs’ mental health

Results from BDC’s mental health survey in 2021 show how entrepreneurs are dealing with stress, fatigue and uncertainty over the pandemic.

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February 03, 2021 | Leadership | Kunle Tauhid

Let’s recognize the contribution of Black entrepreneurs

It’s time we recognize the contribution Black entrepreneurs are making to communities across Canada and take action to help them overcome barriers to growth.

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