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March 2025 - The spectre of tariffs affects the global economy, but particularly the economies on both sides of the Canada-US border. The current situation is still highly uncertain as discussions with the US administration continue. Canada was slapped with tariffs of 10% on energy and 25% on all other goods for about three days before a further 30-day reprieve was granted. The evolution of tariffs remains unpredictable, and much can still change.

January 2024 - What a year! 2023 can justly be described as a rollercoaster ride. As we head into 2024, economic uncertainty continues to top the list of concerns of both households and businesses. To help you see things a little more clearly, once again this year, the January edition of the Economic Letter answers the five questions most frequently asked of BDC economists.

March 2024 - The last interest rate hikes on either side of the Canada-U.S. border took place in July 2023. Most central banks around the world have hinted at rate cuts for 2024, but the timing of the first reductions in Canada and the U.S. remains an open question.

This study sets out to better understand the profile, economic impact, dynamics and challenges of Canadian mid-sized firms in our economy.

June 30, 2021 - BDC Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2022

September 30, 2020 - BDC Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2021

This report compares the performance of small and medium-sized businesses that received financing and advisory services from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) with that of similar businesses that were not BDC clients.

Online survey conducted among the Angus Reid Forum panel; only business owners with 1 to 499 employees were asked to complete the survey.

This study defines the concept of high-impact businesses and examines the challenges they face in their efforts to become more competitive and grow.

Health of SMEs during COVID: How are they doing and how do they see the future?