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Export Development Canada Solutions

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Export Development Canada

EDC is a Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed in global markets. We are Canada’s export credit agency and a member of the Government of Canada (GOC) international trade portfolio.

We equip Canadian companies with the tools they need — trade knowledge, connections and financial solutions — to grow their business with confidence and make an impact at home and abroad.

We do this in collaboration with Government of Canada partners like the Business Development Bank of Canada, the Canadian Commercial Corporation, Global Affairs Canada, the Trade Commissioner Service, Farm Credit Canada and with Financial Institutions to help Canadian businesses.

With 21 offices and 23 representations across the globe, including a regional Europe office based in London, UK, we are close to our customers and to buyers.

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Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) risk assessments at EDC

We believe in the power of ESG as a business accelerator.

Underlying our support is a commitment to sustainable, responsible and inclusive business, aimed at strengthening the way trade serves society and our planet. Our due diligence processes are aligned with international best practices and consider financial risks as well as risks related to business ethics, financial crime, the environment, human rights and other social factors.

Business integrity is critical to trade and to EDC’s role in helping businesses expand beyond Canada’s border.

Our Code of Conduct, policies and procedures hold us to the highest ethical standards and help us navigate the complexities of the global trade environment in a way that prevents and mitigates financial crime and corruption.

Articles

Explore in-depth articles analyzing the complexities and far-reaching impacts of the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. From global risks to the subtle, unseen consequences of war, these insights provide a deeper understanding of the ongoing challenges and their global significance.

Export Development Canada

Visit the official website to learn more about EDC.

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RISK MANAGEMENT
Credit Insurance | Assurance crédit d’EDC

EDC Credit Insurance covers 90% of an exporter’s insured losses against the risk of non-payment, should a customer cancel the contract, be unable to pay, or if there’s political instability including war related risks in the customer’s market. This product is available to exporters of all sizes. Policies can be taken out for a single customer or an entire book of receivables.

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Credit Insurance
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EDC Country Risk Quarterly — Summer 2024

EDC’s interactive tool offers economic insights on Canada’s Top 75 export destinations.

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EDC
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Risk Management
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Country Risk Quarterly
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RISK MANAGEMENT
ESG Risk Management

The global risk landscape features an ever-growing list of paradigmatic shifts — from political economy and geopolitics to trade, fnancial markets, the environment, and technology — that will entail both costs and opportunities for years to come.

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EDC
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EDC Country Risk Quarterly

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Financing
EDC Buyer Financing | Financement acheteur

EDC can provide financing to international buyers to purchase Canadian goods and services, through direct loans, or in collaboration with approved financial institutions.

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EDC
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Debt Solution
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EDC Direct Lending | Prêts directs

EDC can provide financing to Canadian exporters to help support their global expansion plans, allowing them to increase their capacity for trade and capitalize their strategic international growth plans.

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EDC
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Financing
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Debt Solution

EDC Financial Solutions

Please contact us at 1-800-229-0575 or through the EDC contact us form to discuss these solutions for your business

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Export Guarantee Program | Programme de garanties d’exportations

EDC's EGP is a flexible, customizable guarantee that provides up to 100% guarantee on amount financed up to US$25 million.

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EDC
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Financing
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Working Capital
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EDC Working Capital Guarantee | Guarantee de fonds de roulement

Your financial institution may be able to leverage an EDC working capital guarantee to increase your loan or line of credit, or free up cash held as collateral against a standby letter of credit or a FX contract. Reach out to EDC to discuss which option would work best for your business.

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EDC
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EDC Financial Solutions

Please contact us at 1-800-229-0575 or through the EDC contact us form to discuss these solutions for your business

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Knowledge Solutions
EDC Export Help Hub

Our experts know what it takes to grow globally. Find the answers to all of the most important questions that Canadian companies ask—instantly and for free.

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EDC
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Knowledge Solutions
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Help Center
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EDC Company Insights

Getting into business with the wrong foreign company can cost you. We’ll help you find what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.

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EDC
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Company Insights
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EDC Webinars

Learn what you need to grow your business from world-class trade professionals.

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EDC
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Knowledge Solutions
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EDC TradeInsights

From the early stages of exporting to global trade trends, our experts share their knowledge and insights on topics that will help you take your business beyond borders.

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EDC
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Knowledge Solutions
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Trade Insights
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EDC Economics Insights

With timely insights and financial analysis from our experts, Export Development Canada can help you enter new markets, grow your global business, and reduce risks with confidence.

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EDC
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Knowledge Solutions
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Economics Insights
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My EDC

Join more than 30,000 Canadians who rely on MyEDC to grow their businesses with confidence.

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EDC
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Knowledge Solutions
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Evaluating the market in Ukraine

In today’s complex global landscape, knowledge is the key to your business’ survival—and to its ultimate success. But fnding everything you need to know can be tough. EDC's knowledge tools gives you access to the solutions you need right in your MyEDC dashboard.

EDC position

EDC takes the following into account when determining the position in a given market:

  • Government of Canada restrictions
  • Political, human rights and corruption risks
  • Other factors that may be taken into consideration are: size of the economy, diversification of the economy, risk of natural disasters

Country risk quarterly

Read the Country Risk Quarterly interactive guide for valuable insights on rapidly changing global markets, new opportunities and the latest political and economic risks that could affect your business.

Global export forecast

Read the Global Export Forecast for expert insights from the EDC Economics team on the current trends influencing global trade and Canadian exporting.

Read the latest Government of Canada travel advisory for this market.

Business environment in Ukraine

Ukraine is an important economic partner for Canada. The two countries signed a bilateral free trade agreement (CUFTA) that entered into force on Aug. 1, 2017. It eliminated tariffs across many export groups and improved market access to key sectors such as agri-food, infrastructure, energy, cleantech, metals and mining, and information and communications technology (ICT).

CUFTA was modernized in April 2023 and provided new and upgraded chapters on investment, services, temporary entry for business persons, financial services, digital trade, rules of origin, trade and gender. For the first time, it also included a chapter on trade and Indigenous Peoples.

Export Development Canada (EDC) is closely monitoring the impact of Russia’s destructive war on Ukraine, which has targeted a significant part of Ukraine’s infrastructure and severely disrupted its trade and investment environment. Ukraine is facing a significant and growing reconstruction challenge. Supported by CUFTA, Canadian companies will have many opportunities to help Ukraine rebuild. For additional information, create a MyEDC account to view our Export Help Hub entries on Ukraine.

Key industries

  • Agriculture
  • Aerospace
  • Food & Beverage
  • Mining & Metals
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Renewable Energies
  • Transportation Services
EDC Knowledge Solution

For more details visit the EDC website.

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