Annual External Audit Services-BDC consolidated FS and FS fund of pension plan

NOTICE OF AWARD 1. ABOUT THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) is the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. It provides access to financing, as well as advisory services to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed. Its investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions. For more than 75 years, BDC’s only purpose has been to support entrepreneurs in all industries and at all stages of growth. For more information and to consult more than 1,000 free tools, articles and entrepreneurs’ stories, visit bdc.ca. 2. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE In accordance with its obligations under Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement ("CFTA") and Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ("CETA") between Canada and the European Union ("EU"), BDC is issuing a Notice of Award after having completed its selection process for the tender for the following products and/or services: Annual External Audit Services – BDC consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statements Fund of Pension Plan 3. CONTACT PERSON Any inquiry concerning this process shall be submitted to the following person: Annie Beaucage annie.beaucage@bdc.ca