Export Development Canada

About Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s export credit agency located in Downtown London. It provides trade finance, export credit insurance, bonding services, and foreign market information to Canadian businesses. The agency offers trade credit insurance solutions, including Select Credit Insurance for occasional exports and Portfolio Credit Insurance for active exporters. Lending options include export financing loans, buyer financing, and structured and project finance for capital-intensive projects. EDC provides the Export Guarantee Program to increase borrowing power, Account Performance Security Guarantees to free up cash tied to contracts, and Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantees to protect against exchange risk. It also provides equity investments and support for the agri-food, cleantech, defence and security, digital industries, energy, and mining and minerals industries. EDC provides resources for managing risk, understanding trade tariffs, and improving supply chain resilience. It offers market intelligence for the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the U.S., and analysis on global economic trends. The agency provides tools for first-time exporters and strategies for scaling a global presence. Customers can access webinars, podcasts, and online learning series through a free account.