About CDEV CDEV drives Canada’s economic strength by delivering top‑in‑class financial and commercial expertise to the Government of Canada. Established in 1982 as a self‑sustaining Crown corporation and reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Finance, CDEV operates at the intersection of public purpose and private‑sector discipline.
As the federal government’s trusted financial advisor and asset manager, CDEV oversees more than $75 billion in strategic assets on behalf of Canadians. It structures and executes complex transactions, advances national policy priorities, and unlocks long‑term value in the country’s most significant corporate holdings.
Through its subsidiaries, CDEV manages a diverse portfolio of assets and programs that shape Canada’s economic future. Its mandate is to protect and enhance value, strengthen Canada’s economic resilience, and deliver results that serve the long‑term national interest.