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Aug 6, 2026
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The defence dilemma: Banks look to lend to defence companies, but many lack the track record to qualify
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The defence dilemma: Banks look to lend to defence companies, but many lack the track record to qualify
STEFANIE MAROTTA
BANKING REPORTER
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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Dominique Babin, right, visits the HMCS Margaret Brooke in Quebec City on July 24. The lawyer advises businesses with both defence and non-defence applications on how to appeal to banks for financing.
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