Board of Trade supports Vancouver’s bid to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

For Immediate Release

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Today, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, is pleased to join alongside the Government of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and senior industry leaders from various sectors to officially launch Vancouver’s bid to hothis is st the headquarters of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB).

"Vancouver is the strategic choice for the Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank," said Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. "Our city offers a secure, world-class environment that naturally attracts global talent."

Positioned as Canada’s "Tri-Continental Bridge," Vancouver offers a unique strategic advantage for a multilateral institution tasked with safeguarding global security. By connecting the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Arctic Channel, Vancouver provides the DSRB with the geographic and operational agility required to serve its member nations across three major economic regions.

Moreover, our city is already home to a variety of sophisticated and deeply talented businesses operating across professional services, technology, finance, and cybersecurity, which alongside the city’s advance infrastructure have primed Vancouver to be global centre for defence, security, and resilient investment and capital mobilization.

"Vancouver is ready to support the Bank on day one with a fully prepared home for the DSRB and secure, scalable infrastructure backed by all levels of government. These conditions will allow the Bank to focus on delivering outcomes, rather than building capacity, while benefiting from a stable, rules-based environment trusted by global partners,” Anderson added.

Find the Vancouver’s full bid here.

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About the DSRB:

The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) is an international financial institution modeled after the World Bank. It is designed to mobilize capital for NATO members and allied nations, providing low-cost financing and credit guarantees to strengthen industrial capacity and collective security.

The DSRB, plans to be established by the end of 2026, will include as many as 40 member countries. Twelve will be anchor countries, tasked with ratifying and governing the bank’s founding charter and choosing the location of its headquarters. Canada is among those being considered as the host of the Bank. Our Bid Group would like Vancouver to be Canada’s choice for a host city.

About the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade:

Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been recognized as Western Canada's leading business association, engaging our members to inform public policy at all levels of government and empowering them to succeed and prosper in the global economy. With a Membership whose employees comprise one-third of B.C.'s workforce, we are the largest business association between Victoria and Toronto. We leverage this collective strength, facilitating networking opportunities and providing professional development through unique programs. In addition, we operate one of the largest events platforms in the country, providing a stage for national and international thought leaders to enlighten B.C.'s business leaders.

Media contact:

Federico Cerani
Communications Manager
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
604-640-5450 | media@boardoftrade.com