When choosing to participate in a transaction, EDC always considers its potential benefit to Canada. The following factors are taken into consideration:
research and development potential;
number of start-up firms created;
employment growth;
quality of jobs created;
dividends, royalties, licensing fees, etc.;
market share maintenance or growth (particularly for new products or technologies);
number of primary/lead contractor designations for projects; and
potential for small and medium sized business growth.