What we do

EDC provides the tools Canadian companies need to grow beyond borders. From financing and insurance to market insights and global connections, everything we do is geared to helping Canadian businesses succeed on the world stage. By enabling international trade, we create opportunities for Canadian companies and contribute to a stronger, more resilient economy.

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International footprint

With offices across Canada and around the world, we are close to the Canadian businesses we support and to the buyers in global markets that can connect Canadian exporters to international supply chains. 

Our purpose, mission, vision and values

As Canada’s export credit agency, Canada’s Export Development Act establishes our mandate: To support and develop Canada’s export trade and Canadian capacity to engage in that trade and to respond to international business opportunities.

Our purpose, mission, vision and values bring our mandate to life. Together, they describe what we do as an organization, why we do it, what we stand for and what we aim to achieve. 

Our purpose

Make Canada and the world better through trade.

Our mission

We use our unique trade knowledge and financial solutions to support and develop sustainable trade between Canada and the world, and to enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the international marketplace.

Our vision

By 2030, Canada has regained its standing as a leader in international trade, building a better and stronger economic future for all Canadians. 

Our values 

FinDev Canada

In 2017, EDC was entrusted by the Government of Canada to create a Canadian development finance institution. Created as a subsidiary of EDC, FinDev Canada’s core mandate is to support inclusive private sector growth and sustainability in developing markets.

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We build partnerships that benefit Canadians

We collaborate with the industry’s most trusted organizations to provide Canadian companies with access to the latest trade knowledge and financial solutions that are complementary to EDC.

Much of our business is done in partnership with other financial institutions and through collaboration with the Government of Canada. By working with our trusted partners, we help Canadian companies succeed internationally.

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