Other governance documents

Code of Conduct and Ethics

• Board of Directors
• BDC Code of Ethics

Chairperson of the Board

Position description

Describes the main responsibilities of the Chairperson, which include:

• Managing the Board of Directors
• Advising the President and CEO
• Acting as BDC's official spokesperson with the Minister

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Selection criteria

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Mandate of the President and Chief Executive Officer 

Outlines the main duties of the President and CEO, which include directing and managing business and internal affairs, while always keeping in mind BDC's public mandate.

Board of Directors Profile

Describes the main responsibilities of the Board of directors.

Director Orientation and Continuing Education Policy

Aims to ensure that Board members have the knowledge base required to fulfill their obligations according to best governance practices.

Travel and hospitality expenses

In accordance with Government of Canada guidelines and BDC's Business Expenses Policy, we disclose the travel and hospitality expenses for senior executives and members of the Board of Directors. These expenses are reported monthly and are reflected in the period during which they are reported in our financial records. Information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act are not disclosed in the reports.

Starting with the August 2025 reports, travel and hospitality expenses for senior executives and members of the Board of Directors will be disclosed on both our website and the Open Government Portal. Beginning in January 2026, these expenses will only be disclosed on the Open Government Portal.

Summary of travel and hospitality expenses