Tariffs and economic uncertainty Your partner to help weather the storm

BDC is a Crown corporation dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs. We primarily support small and medium-sized businesses across all industries and growth stages with: 

• Loans and other forms of financing with flexible repayment terms tailored to your needs
• Expert, hands-on consulting, along with free resources and tools to help you build a successful, resilient business
• Specialized financing, including venture capital. 

As a development bank, our role is to help Canadian businesses build the resiliency to thrive in good times and in bad. We know that in the current economic environment, trade uncertainty with our most important trade partner is a major challenge for our clients and all entrepreneurs. 

To help you, we have specialized financing and consulting offers that are tailored to the current situation. We also have a host of free articles and tools with valuable advice to help you manage all facets of your business with confidence.

Our economic research team also provides regular data and analysis to help you understand the current environment and its impact on the Canadian economy.

Because running a business can be stressful even at the best of times, we also have resources to help entrepreneurs balance their mental health. Read groundbreaking research on how mental health challenges affect entrepreneurs specifically, hear stories from other business owners and get strategies to help build balance in your work and personal life.

We help Canadian entrepreneurs thrive, with tailored financing and flexible repayment terms. We offer financing for every need and every stage of growth, such as:

• Cash flow crunches
• Equipment purchases
• Business ownership changes
• Commercial real estate
• And more

BDC finances a broad range of projects across most industries. However, as a Crown corporation, we do not provide financing for:

• Government agencies, charities, religious or fraternal organizations 
• Residential property businesses 
• Bars, cocktail lounges or pawn shops 
• The marijuana industry and cannabis-related activities 
• Cryptocurrency mining (blockchain encryption) 
• Businesses involved in:
  • Overnight accommodations for those requiring care
  • Weapons manufacturing, sale or distribution
  • Sexually exploitative activities or those against community standards
  • Trade in federally prohibited countries

BDC’s Advisory Services is a paid consulting service that offers advice and guidance from seasoned experts to help you solve your business challenges.

Consulting services are delivered by a team of over 500 experts across Canada, each bringing deep industry knowledge and specialized business expertise.

Throughout the mandate, a designated team will work closely with you, offering practical, results-driven advice tailored to your specific situation.

Our Advisory Services are available to businesses of all sizes and at every stage of growth, in areas such as:

• Leadership and management 
• Business strategy 
• Sales and marketing 
• Financial management 
• Operational efficiency 
• HR management 
• E-commerce 
• Digital technology

The cost of our service varies based on the complexity of the mandate. If needed, we can also finance the consulting fees to ensure your project is fully supported.