Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
BDC launched its defence platform in December and has since expanded it from $4 billion to $6 billion, signalling strong early demand. The first StrongNorth fund investments announced last month focus on areas such as quantum computing and cybersecurity.
Mr. Cléroux, what is this early demand revealing about where Canada's dual-use capabilities are emerging, and how can high-potential firms position themselves to access and benefit from this platform?