US EditionB.C. Premier Says Vancouver ‘Perfect Place’ for New NATO Defence Bank Headquarters
The proposed NATO Defence, Security and Resilience Bank headquarters in Vancouver could create about 3,500 high-paying jobs and enhance allied nations' defence financing.
- On Feb. 9, 2026 Premier David Eby announced British Columbia's bid to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank in Vancouver, with the provincial government supporting a private-sector proposal.
- The DSRB is being created to finance defence, security and resilience projects by NATO and allied member states, pooling credit to unlock lower‑cost capital and expected by the end of 2026.
- Supporters note Bridgitte Anderson said Vancouver's port, airport, and time-zone reach give it a strategic edge, and Ken Sim highlighted the city's geographic advantage.
- If Vancouver wins the competition, early estimates indicate the headquarters could support about 3500 high‑paying jobs and the federal decision is expected to rest with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Vancouver faces competition from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa‑Gatineau in a multi-city Canadian race, while proponents say hosting aligns with B.C.'s 'Look West' economic strategy and the DSRB could include up to 40 member states.
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Ckpg Today‘Strategic choice’: B.C. backs bid to host new defence bank in Vancouver
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government is supporting a private bid to host a new international bank to finance military projects by democratic nations, with Premier David Eby calling Vancouver the
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'Strategic choice': B.C. backs bid to host new defence bank in Vancouver
British Columbia's government is supporting a private bid to host a new international bank to finance military projects by democratic nations, with Premier David Eby calling Vancouver the "strategic choice" to host it. The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is intended to finance milita...
B.C. premier says Vancouver ‘perfect place’ for new NATO defence bank headquarters
Premier David Eby says British Columbia’s largest city should be the global headquarters of a new multinational bank designed to finance defence-related projects in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries.
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