BDC

• Calgary based lithium company receives US$50M investment from BDC

  The Calgary company developed a proprietary lithium extraction technology it says uses less water and chemicals and produces fewer emissions than traditional extraction methods.

  Economy

  Jan 18, 2023
  
• Canada’s small businesses now have $135B in debt due to COVID-19, CFIB estimates

  CFIB president Dan Kelly worries many small business owners will shut down just as the economy reopens because they will realize they can't repay.

  Money

  Feb 25, 2021
  
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• Cannabis, bar industries eligible for $40B government bank credit program

  In an interview with The Canadian Press, Michael Denham said the program from the Business Development Bank of Canada would now be open to all businesses.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Montreal bars worried they’ll go out of business

  COVID-19 has forced businesses across Canada to shut their doors indefinitely and some won't be eligible for financial aid.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2020
• National economist: Okanagan housing market in for cooling period

  Economist spoke at chamber of commerce breakfast meeting on Thursday.

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2018
• BDC and ATB set aside $1 billion in new loans for Alberta small businesses

  Two government-owned financial institutions say they're teaming up to provide a billion dollars in new loans to small and medium Alberta businesses.

  Economy

  Jul 15, 2016
• Small businesses hit by low oil prices get $500M extra financing from BDC

  The Business Development Bank of Canada is setting aside $500 million in extra financing for small and medium businesses affected by low oil prices.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2015
• Halifax entrepreneurs win $100,000 prize for knee brace technology

  A Halifax-based startup company has won $100,000 in a nation-wide contest and plans to use that money to bring its innovative knee brace to market.

  Jun 22, 2015
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• Halifax entrepreneurs vying for $100,000 prize, hope to get new knee brace to market

  A Halifax-based startup company is vying for a $100,000 prize in hopes of bringing their innovative knee brace to market.

  Science

  Jun 15, 2015