Canada & Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada

Canada: Canada>>>'s defense and economic sovereignty are being strengthened through strategic investments in critical technologies like quantum and cybersecurity, enhancing its national security and global competitiveness.

Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada: The Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada>>> announced new investments through its StrongNorth Fund and a partnership with UBC Sauder School of Business' Scale Up Program to strengthen Canada's defense capabilities.

Canada: Canada benefits from BDC's record financing and Defence Platform, which aim to strengthen economic sovereignty and support SMEs, contributing to GDP growth.

Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada: BDC is the central entity, reporting record financing, launching the Defence Platform, and demonstrating strong financial performance with $1.04 billion net income and a $75 million dividend.

Canada: Canada launched its 'AI for All' strategy to boost economic growth, create jobs, and ensure responsible AI adoption, aiming to strengthen its technological sovereignty.

Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada: The Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada will provide a C$500 million initiative to finance access to AI tools for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises.

Canada: Canada is the lead proponent and host of the DSRB, aiming to strengthen its role in global security and provide low-cost defence financing.

Canada — Business Development Bank of Canada: BDC's CEO Isabelle Hudon is the lead negotiator for the DSRB, and the bank may play a role in its operations.