BDC — Soutien aux importateurs et exportateurs canadiens ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian importers and exporters of all sizes - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large corporations engaged in cross-border trade - Businesses operating in any sector with import/export activities - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Sole proprietors and partnerships with active import/export operations - Not-for-profit organizations engaged in trade activities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Advisory support and resource access (non-repayable) - Funding Amount: Variable based on specific program streams and business needs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant/advisory support - Matching Requirements: Not specified in primary description; varies by specific program component - Available Through: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) financing and advisory services ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Consultation and advisory services for tariff strategy and trade challenges - Assessment of import/export operations and supply chain impacts - Resource materials and educational content on tariff implications - Business planning related to trade compliance and tariff mitigation - Strategic guidance on market adaptation and operational adjustments - Access to BDC expert resources and industry-specific information ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Businesses must demonstrate active import/export operations - Requirement to engage with BDC advisors and utilize provided resources - Must address identified challenges related to tariffs or trade conditions - Applicants should document current trade activities and business structure - Timeline and milestone achievement determined through individual BDC consultations - Compliance with Canadian business regulations required - Support contingent on willingness to implement recommended strategies