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Our rapid growth put a strain on our cash flow but BDC’s experts truly understood our business! They gave us the financing we needed to bring our company to the next level, and helped us build a digital plan to achieve our ambitious goals!

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, today returned to the stage at Prime Time 2024, the Canadian Media Producers Association’s (CMPA) annual meeting for leaders and trendsetters in media production, broadcasting, TV, feature film and media policy.

Strong consumption and a rebound in exports will give the economy a boost sufficient to return to growth in 2021.

By Pierre Cléroux

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April 2023 - In recent weeks, the failure of a pair of U.S. banks has raised concerns about the stability of the global financial system in the face of fast rising interest rates. The U.S. situation has calmed in recent weeks, but risks remain. While the Canadian system is solid thanks to its different structure and regulatory framework, a deterioration in the U.S. would obviously have a significant impact on the Canadian economy. What are the risks surrounding the banking system and what does it mean for your business?

June 2023 - Some economic indicators suggest that labour market conditions have eased in recent months. If this is the case, it should be easier for businesses to find workers and pressure for higher wages should finally moderate. However, the national unemployment rate has remained stuck at 5.0% for most of 2023—a historically low level. So, are better labour conditions really in the cards for Canadian entrepreneurs?

May 2023 - Between February 2022 and March 2023, the average price of a home in Canada fell by 17.5% according to the Canadian Real Estate Association data, but during the past three months, prices have stabilized in Canada. While they’re no longer falling in most regions, they’re not increasing either. Many people are wondering if the bottom has finally been reached and what’s next for the Canadian housing market.

July 2023 - Central banks have had to face the risk of causing a recession as they raised interest rates over the last year and a half. But so far, the "R-word" has referred more to resilience than recession in Canada. Now, the Bank of Canada has raised rates again after a lengthy pause, rekindling concerns about a recession. Can the Canadian economy still come in for a soft landing?

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