The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers innovative financial services that address the unique needs of today's small and medium-sized businesses. BDC's wide range of products allows the Bank to provide the right kind of financing -- at the right time -- to support the long-term growth of Canadian businesses in all sectors of the economy, with particular emphasis on knowledge and export-based industries. From a regular term loan to a venture capital investment of up to five million dollars, BDC's line of "Just-in-Time Development Capital" offers a financing alternative to match every need.
Through Strategis, Industry Canada provides Canadians with direct access to valuable business and consumer information resources, time saving interactive tools, and a growing number of on-line and electronic commerce services. The aim is to help Canadian businesses and consumers be better informed and more successful at home and abroad.
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is a crown corporation established in 1946 to: < a > Assist Canadian business selling to other countries < b > Act as an international trade facilitator < c > Act as prime contractor. < d > Offer a wide range of contracting services. CCC makes it easier for Canadian exporters to sell their products and services around the world.
Economic Development Canada administers programs and services to promote the regional economic growth of Quebec. In particular, it endeavours to foster business capabilities, stimulate investment and support local trade associations and SMEs. It supports the SMEs to innovate and to disseminate their products and services in a highly competitive global context. It provides them with access to information and advisory services; access to economic leadership assistance; access to additional financial support.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is the primary regulator of federal financial institutions and pension plans. Their mission is to safeguard policy holders, depositors and pension plan members from undue loss. The OSFI advances and administers a regulatory framework that contributes to public confidence in a competitive financial system.