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January 2023 - Many entrepreneurs are grappling with high levels of uncertainty in their business as we begin a new year. To help you gain some clarity on your most pressing concerns, this edition of the economic letter answers the top 10 questions BDC economists have been asked in recent months.

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.

Canada’s venture capital ecosystem broke several records in 2021. Discover which factors led to a significant maturing of the ecosystem in recent years.

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The purpose of this study was to better understand Canadian entrepreneurs’ feelings about the current economic situation and their business health.

September 30, 2017 - BDC Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2018

This study provide insight on various entrepreneurial needs as well as their preference for learning and problem-solving challenges in their business.

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.

Canadian Small Business Exporters is a special edition of the Key Small Business Statistics and includes three sections.