Community Investment
We invest in and encourage our employees to be active in our communities.Through various initiatives and volunteer programs, EDC and its employees continue to demonstrate their commitment to supporting the community.
Youth Education Program
Employee Volunteer Charitable Donations
Supporting our Community
Youth Education Program
In partnership with Canadian educational institutions and key stakeholders, our Youth Education Program creates learning opportunities for young Canadians on the importance of international business and trade.
Each year, through scholarships, development of case studies, and youth programming partnerships, EDC reaches hundreds of Canadian students, opening important channels of communication with tomorrow’s global business leaders.
Employee Volunteer Charitable Donations
Through EDC’s Charitable Donations Policy (PDF Format), EDC provides financial donations to charitable organizations where EDC employees demonstrate ongoing involvement. In 2009, EDC provided donations to the following charitable organizations.
Supporting our Community at home and abroad
Through participation in charitable events, such as the United Way’s annual charitable campaign and Day of Caring, EDC supports employee initiatives to raise funds for community development activities.
Outside of Canada, EDC has engaged in a four-year partnership with CARE Canada to assist small, business development projects around the world. Read more.
