Jean Martel Reappointed to BDC’s Board of Directors

February 1, 2010

Jean Martel has been reappointed by the Minister of Industry of Canada to the Business Development Bank board of directors for a period of four years. BDC’s Chairman, John MacNaughton, said he was extremely pleased with the news of the reappointment, which will ensure continuity in board membership. He extended his warmest congratulations to Jean and thanked him for his continued commitment to BDC.

Jean Martel joined the BDC board of directors in September 2006. As a partner at Lavery, he practises in the field of financial law — securities, corporate financing, the distribution of financial services and products, and the regulation of financial institutions and capital markets.

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