Business Development Bank of Canada, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Montreal, is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. It operates as the country's national development bank, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises through financing, advisory services, and venture capital via its subsidiary, BDC Capital. The bank is financially sustainable and complements private-sector financial institutions. Noteworthy achievements include certification as the first Canadian B Corporation bank and recurring recognition among Canada’s Top Employers. In 2025, BDC Capital committed nearly billions to its Growth Venture Fund and Growth Equity Partners program, demonstrating its strategic role in bolstering late-stage and high-growth Canadian companies. BDC remains privately held under government ownership.