Our purpose and values
Our mission is to support Canadian entrepreneurs by providing financing, capital and advisory services with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises.
Our strategic objectives
BDC aims to support Canadian entrepreneurs to build strong and resilient businesses and, in doing so, contribute to creating a more prosperous, competitive and inclusive Canada.
Growth and competitiveness
Spur the growth of entrepreneurs and the competitiveness of Canada’s economy
Reach and relevance
Increase the reach and relevance of our support to entrepreneurs
Big challenges of our time
Empower entrepreneurs to respond to the big challenges of our time
Employee and client experience
Deliver a world-class employee and client experience
Our values
Our values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that drive our business, support our strategic goals and guide our day-to-day work at BDC. They are our personality and DNA.
United for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are at the core of our actions. We collaborate effectively and create trusting relationships, as well as long-term partnerships, based on respect and integrity.
Powered by people
Our colleagues, clients, and partners are our true driving force. We genuinely care about them and value their authentic selves. We create an environment for fulfillment, and foster agility and flexibility.
Courageously impactful
We are determined and accountable to deliver sustainable results. We have an impact by having the courage to act in innovative ways and being focused on the best interest of entrepreneurs and our colleagues.