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Planned Defence Bank to Be Headquartered in Canada: Report

The proposed bank could involve up to 40 countries and aims to lower borrowing costs for military projects, sources said.

  • On Wednesday, Canada was selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for defence projects by NATO members and allies, following negotiations that concluded in Montreal.
  • Approximately 19 founding countries finalized the agreement after multiple rounds of negotiations hosted by Canada, with the final rounds held back-to-back and concluding faster than anticipated.
  • Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Montreal are competing to house the organization's headquarters, while the Big Six banks support the initiative to lower military borrowing costs.
  • Finance Minister Fran's office did not confirm Canada's selection on Wednesday, though sources with direct knowledge say significant details remain unresolved and the project may not proceed.
  • Once established, the bank could include as many as 40 countries—all NATO members and allies—providing long-term, low-cost financing for defence projects undertaken by participating nations.
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A senior government official says that Canada has been selected as the headquarters for a new, financial institution led by NATO and designed to reduce borrowing costs for members of the alliance.

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Planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada: report

OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for defence projects by NATO members and allies.

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La Presse broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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