The Business Development Bank promotes entrepreneurship through three main programs: BDC Financing, BDC Subordinate Financing and BDC Venture Capital. BDC Financing provides commercial loans to eligible businesses that include more flexible terms than loans provided by conventional lenders. Loans are available for everything from start-up costs and working capital to market expansion and business succession. The program also provides a special set of lending services specifically targeted to Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
85% Yes |
15% No |
84% Yes |
15% No |
1% Yes, but funding should come from large corporations instead of taxpayers |
1% No, but decrease taxes for small businesses and encourage entrepreneurship |
0% Yes, as long as it is not based on race |
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0% Yes, but only for environmentally sustainable business ideas |
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0% Yes, but only during COVID |
See how support for each position on “Small Business Funding” has changed over time for 7.8k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9BDQNWJ1yr1Y
if this business is good to the government, that is for sure.
@97BRZXP1yr1Y
yes, but decreasing taxes and contribution burdens on smaller businesses could be productive
@957Y89S2yrs2Y
yes, only till they get on their own feet (within one year)
@957XY3D2yrs2Y
only until they can support themselves
@6X6BJL22yrs2Y
No, instead increase taxation and reduce funding for large corporation
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