Increase focus and effort in developing financial products and consulting services to better serve the Aboriginal market. Promote the Business Development Bank of Canada's existing services in the Aboriginal market and increase level of activity in the market.
Program Objective
Increase the Business Development Bank of Canada's profile and level of activity in the Aboriginal market. Increase access to capital and consulting services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
Key Activities, Fiscal Year 2004-05
Business development.
Program Outputs, Fiscal Year 2004-05
Grow the Business Development Bank of Canada loans portfolio and consulting revenue in the Aboriginal market by 10%. Promote BDC and shareholder mandate re support to SME's in Aboriginal market.
| Operations and Maintenance | 800 |
| Grants | 0 |
| Contributions | 0 |
| Capital | 0 |
| Total Program Expenditures | 800 |
Aboriginal Target Group
- Programs Available to All Aboriginal Peoples
Program Delivery Mechanism
- Direct federal (program delivery to Aboriginal people in Canada)
Program Funding Mechanism
Website
N/A
Additional Comments
(Note: Questions or concerns related to program information contained in the Aboriginal Horizontal Framework should be directed to the applicable department, agency or Crown Corporation.)
Employees work with BDC Branch personnel in all regions of Canada to increase BDC Aboriginal market activity.