When people think of exports, they often imagine big cargo ships and stacked pallets. But when a Canadian consulting company works with a client in the United States, that’s exporting, too. Whether your company is big or small, exporting includes any product, service, or experience produced in one country and sold to people in another. And when that happens, you start to see the export impact. 

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage. As international risk experts, we provide Canadian companies with the tools they need–trade knowledge, financing solutions, equity, insurance, and connections–to grow their business with confidence. Underlying all our support is a commitment to sustainable and responsible business.

Because the Canadian market represents less than 2% of the global economy, exporting can be profitable for Canadian companies of all sizes and is often one of the best ways to expand your business. Entering the international market opens your business to new customers and new possibilities—building your competitiveness and improving your bottom line. 

No. We help Canadian companies of all sizes do business in global markets. We also work with “indirect exporters” (domestic companies that are part of an export supply chain), and companies that haven’t started exporting yet, but plan to go global. Whether you’re big, small, or somewhere in between, we can provide you with the tools you need to find success beyond our borders.  

As the international risk experts, we work with Canadian companies, like yours, to help you understand and manage risk, so you can grow. From insurance that protects you against non-payment to information that lets you enter new markets with confidence, EDC offers the knowledge and support you need to take on the world.  

It’s different for every business. Your starting point will depend on factors such as the maturity of your business, whether or not you’re incorporated, your access to cash, industry, and target market. EDC has tools and resources to help you get started, no matter where you are on your exporting journey.