Navigating export hurdles to achieve global success
Podcast May 30, 2025 Discover how twin sisters from Canada turned a teething challenge into LouLou Lollipop, a global children’s accessory brand.
Trade diversification: 3 strategic markets to consider
Article May 07, 2025 Insights on Europe, the Indo-Pacific and Latin America for Canadian exporters
Planning for expansion in a changing global market
Webinar Practical advice and resources for entering foreign markets while managing risk.
Navigating turbulent waters amid trade uncertainty
Trade Matters April 10, 2025 EDC's outlook: U.S. tariffs, trade shifts and economic forecasts for 2025-2026.
Doing business in Italy: What Canadian exporters need to know
Blog April 03, 2025 Explore Italy’s market for Canadian exporters with CETA benefits and insights.
Navigating tariffs and customs regulations
Webinar Expert guidance on how to manage trade regulations, customs requirements and international contracts.
A world of opportunity: Navigating high-growth markets for Canadian exporters
Trade Matters March 20, 2025 With global economy challenges, the case for trade diversification has never been stronger.
Understanding Incoterms can prevent export challenges
Guide March 20, 2025 Discover key insights to help you understand how to properly use incoterms
Economic nationalism is back again: What history can teach us about how to respond
Trade Matters March 06, 2025 EDC’s Stuart Bergman explores rising protectionism, pressures on global trade and resilience.
Beyond the fog of uncertainty, there’s a world of opportunity
Trade Matters February 20, 2025 Canadian exporters should reconsider portfolio mix to better manage exposure
Government debt surge: Economic optimism meets fiscal reality
Trade Matters February 06, 2025 Markets fret over size of government debt, with potential ramifications on the global economy.
American exceptionalism: Setting the global outlook in motion
Trade Matters January 23, 2025 Amid ongoing challenges elsewhere, U.S. economy stands out
Cleantech summit: Accelerate net zero through collaboration and trade
Article January 15, 2025 Explore growth strategies for global cleantech success from EDC’s Cleantech Export Summit.
2024: The year of the ballot box
Article December 12, 2024 A global wave of change driven by economic discontent.
Global Economic Outlook: A soft landing in sight
Trade Matters October 24, 2024 Global economy stabilizes, but risks from elections and geopolitical tensions remain.
Canada’s shadow trade sector
Trade Matters July 04, 2024 Direct investment abroad and the impact of Canadian foreign affiliates
Investing in niche markets for global growth
Podcast June 12, 2024 With EDC’s help, Valsoft is seizing investment opportunities in foreign markets for optimal growth.
Deep-CETA’d ties
Trade Matters June 06, 2024 Canada-EU trade agreement offers exporters access to diverse market
Extending the global reach of Indigenous art
Podcast May 28, 2024 Discover how Mini Tipi’s passion for its partners and customers led to organic growth into global markets.
Path to net zero: How Indigenous companies can benefit
Webinar Indigenous procurement in a net zero economy.
Leveraging setbacks to reach global goals
Podcast May 01, 2024 Hear Sheertex’s story from the CEO herself and discover what’s next for this maker of no-rip pantyhose.
Are we there yet?
Trade Matters April 11, 2024 Path to normalization continues, as global economy moves beyond pandemic, geopolitical volatilities
Crude awakening
Trade Matters March 29, 2024 Challenging outlook for traditional energy requires innovative approach by Canada’s oil producers
Certn: Building trust internationally
Podcast March 20, 2024 Discover how Certn, a background check company, is transforming hiring processes world-wide.
2024: The year the world votes
Trade Matters March 14, 2024 EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly cuts through the noise amid the uncertainty in critical election year
Business ethics 101
Guide February 15, 2024 Ethical behaviour is essential to being a resilient, well-respected company
Business ethics checklist
Guide February 15, 2024 A step-by-step guide to promote and maintain an ethical culture
Taking on motherhood & international markets
Podcast January 26, 2024 Monika Buna and Rachael Petch of Malarkey Kids share tips and resources for growing an international business.
Sustainability management checklist
Guide January 23, 2024 A step-by-step guide to set up sustainability management in your business.
Sustainability management 101
Guide January 23, 2024 Whether your company is taking small or big steps on its sustainability journey, accountability is key
Global Economic Outlook: A slow-then-grow recovery
Trade Matters January 18, 2024 2024 weakness expected to give way to stronger growth in 2025
Market intelligence for Europe
Guide December 20, 2023 Insights and analysis from EDC to help plan your global expansion in Europe.
Empowering communications around the world
Podcast December 08, 2023 Dive into IT International's triumphs and challenges in the world of fibre optics in the face of adversity.
Health and safety 101
Guide December 07, 2023 Why investing to keep your workers and your workplace safe, matters more than ever
Health and safety checklist
Guide December 07, 2023 Want to enhance health and safety in your business? This step-by-step guide can help.
Waste management and pollution checklist
Guide November 23, 2023 How can your business generate less waste and manage it more effectively? This guide can help.
Waste management and pollution 101
Guide November 23, 2023 Cutting waste and optimizing the materials you use can save money and help the environment
100 years of success with Premier Tech
Podcast November 22, 2023 From humble Canadian origins to global industry leader, Premier Tech’s inspiring journey over the past century.
Creating media through international connections
Podcast November 10, 2023 Discover BBTV's inspiring global success: Diversity, profit, 600M+ viewers
‘Reconstruction of the century’: How Canadian companies can play a part in Ukraine’s recovery
Article October 25, 2023 Learn how Canadian companies can play a part in Ukraine’s recovery
Goldilocks outlook: Not too hot, not too cold
Trade Matters October 19, 2023 Inflation pulls back, growth underwhelms
Canadian cleantech: Powering progress
Report October 18, 2023 Rapidly growing sector remains resilient despite turbulent headwinds
Energy efficiency 101
Guide October 17, 2023 Small actions can make a big difference—both to your energy bills and your environmental impact.
Energy efficiency checklist
Guide October 16, 2023 How can your business become more energy efficient? Find out in our step-by-step guide.
Fighting against forced and child labour in supply chains
Article September 28, 2023 What it means for your business
Clean innovations with Pyrowave’s Jocelyn Doucet
Podcast September 27, 2023 Pyrowave’s CEO shares insights on using electrification to develop sustainable and renewable products.
Human Rights 101
Guide September 21, 2023 Why respecting human rights is important for doing business—at home and abroad
Human rights checklist
Guide September 20, 2023 Ready to take action on human rights as they relate to your business? This guide can help.
Sustainable fishing with Baffin Fisheries
Podcast September 13, 2023 Host Joe Mimran and Chris Flanagan discuss Baffin Fisheries’ global success and sustainability practices.
Bordering on decarbonization
Trade Matters August 31, 2023 Canadian exporters need to plan for EU’s carbon border policy
Diversify your business through free trade agreements
Article July 21, 2023 Quebec-based Devinci Cycles tells how EDC helped them navigate CUSMA to export into the U.S.
EDC Economics unveils annual Top 10 risks
Weekly Commentary July 20, 2023 Slow growth, COVID-19 distortions, geopolitical tensions test global economy
Top 10 global risks in 2023
Article July 19, 2023 EDC Economics identifies the challenges facing Canadian companies, including recession fears, war in Ukraine and food insecurity.
Why exporters do better with Canada’s trade agreements
Article July 14, 2023 In the second article in a three-part series, we discuss Canada’s five leading free trade agreements.
Global Economic Outlook: A rocky recovery
Weekly Commentary July 06, 2023 Risks remain elevated as global growth cools
Exploring the EU’s carbon border adjustment policy
Report July 04, 2023 Read this detailed EDC Economics report and discover how Canada could benefit from these measures.
Reflections on the Ukraine-Russia war: Assessing the global impacts
Article June 19, 2023 EDC’s Richard Schuster discusses how the war has disrupted trade, supply chains and global economy.
Flying low
Weekly Commentary June 07, 2023 After wild economic ride, commodity prices pull export growth to lower altitude
Sectors in focus
Report March 20, 2023 From critical minerals, food and forestry, this report covers the opportunities and risks to Canadian companies.
Global economy faces a hard road ahead
Weekly Commentary January 19, 2023 Canadian exporters need to remain alert
Decoding the signals from the noise
Weekly Commentary January 05, 2023 Reconciling Europe’s current energy supply crunch with its long-term climate agenda
Three sectors to watch in 2023
Article December 12, 2022 Managing the opportunities, risks for Canadian companies in the energy, agri-food, auto sectors
Top tips for a successful merger or acquisition
Article November 28, 2022 Jean Blondin of Abipa International, an aerospace firm, reveals top tips for an M&A strategy.
Merger spurs global growth for Quebec aerospace firm
Article November 21, 2022 Quebec’s Abipa International merges with overseas firm as part of global growth strategy.
Digital transformation in Türkiye*: risks and opportunities
Blog November 17, 2022 Türkiye is modernizing its manufacturing capabilities. How can Canadian companies participate?
Agri-food in Europe: A tasty prospect for Canadian companies
Blog November 14, 2022 Trends in Europe’s food and agriculture industries offer big opportunities for Canadian companies.
Risky business: Monitoring global threats
Weekly Commentary November 10, 2022 Despite downbeat outlook, Canadian companies shouldn’t sit on sidelines
Exploring Canada’s cleantech sector
Report October 16, 2022 Read this EDC Economics report on the challenges and opportunities in this key market
Exploring Canada’s cleantech potential
Weekly Commentary October 13, 2022 Access to capital constrains our cleantech aspirations
Here’s to the (Canadian) farmer
Weekly Commentary September 01, 2022 Recent events have brought global food insecurity to crisis levels. But Canada can help.
Summertime and the livin’ isn’t all that easy
Weekly Commentary August 18, 2022 EDC Economics unveils its Top 10 global risks
Power play
Weekly Commentary August 04, 2022 Does Europe’s energy predicament offer an opportunity for Canadian oil and gas?
The untapped potential of Canada’s cultural exports
Report August 04, 2022 Of Canada’s 55,000 creative sector companies, only 7% export. Read this report to find out more.
Top 10 global risks in 2022
Article July 28, 2022 EDC Economics identifies the challenges facing Canadian companies, including rising inflation, the energy crunch and war in Ukraine.
Tips for tech companies expanding into U.K., European markets
Article July 15, 2022 Opportunities abound, but do your homework first
What happens in Ukraine reverberates everywhere
Weekly Commentary May 12, 2022 Conflict heightens economic, social, political country risks
Creating a connected and sustainable society with CBS
Success Story How EDC helped an optical systems consulting company grow internationally.
The less visible victims of the war
Weekly Commentary May 05, 2022 Energy, agriculture supply disruptions threaten stability of developing markets
Market of opportunity: Doing business in the United Kingdom
Article May 02, 2022 The U.K. remains a durable springboard for Canadian companies into the European market.
Why rising geopolitical risk matters
Weekly Commentary April 21, 2022 War in Ukraine highlights changing global system
Cultural tips for doing business in the United Kingdom
Guide March 21, 2022 Read this Export Development Canada overview on etiquette style in this key market
5 tips: Managing risk in turbulent times
Article March 16, 2022 How to protect your business against disruptions
FAQs: What Canadian exporters need to know about Russia-Ukraine conflict
Article March 15, 2022 Frequently asked questions about the impacts the Russia-Ukraine conflict is having on global trade
Cultural tips for doing business in Turkey
Guide March 08, 2022 Read this Export Development Canada overview on etiquette style in this key market
Cultural tips for doing business in Germany
Guide February 15, 2022 Read this Export Development Canada overview on etiquette style in this key market
Doing business in Turkey
Article March 08, 2021 Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a strategic market for Canadian companies
Brexit- Here is what you need to know
Blog January 22, 2021 The UK’s withdrawal from the EU is complete. What does that mean for Canadian exporters?
CETA trade deal: Three years on
Article October 13, 2020 In three years, CETA has brought significant opportunities in a variety of sectors
Up-front payment worries eased for Canadian pottery supplier
Article June 05, 2020 To avoid losing pre-payments for new machinery, this pottery company decided to insure them.
Monitoring the business impacts of COVID-19 on the United Kingdom
Blog April 27, 2020 EDC’s regional vice-president gives a first-hand account of the challenges in the U.K.
Entering Europe through the Netherlands: An e-commerce haven
Blog February 26, 2020 The Netherlands is a growing e-commerce hub for Canadian exporters.
Diversify your service exports by expanding to the EU
Blog December 17, 2019 EU is the second-largest market for Canadian service exports.
‘Confidence, connections and cash’ helped this energy company succeed internationally
Success Story This family-founded onshore drilling company prospered using EDC’s products throughout its growth.
Dialogue: Making health care accessible from your smartphone
Success Story This telehealth company, Dialogue, took its technology to Germany with help from EDC’s Export Guarantee Program.
Brexit saga continues: Preparing your business for the various outcomes
Blog November 06, 2019 How will your export business navigate the post-Brexit economic waters?
Top 5 global markets for Canada’s clean technology
Blog October 07, 2019 A look at the five most promising cleantech markets
Tornado Spectral Systems: Shedding light on chemical measurement around the globe
Success Story With EDC’s support, this chemical analysis and measurement company has taken on international contracts from all over the world.
Top sector opportunities in the German market
Blog September 13, 2019 EDC’s Chief Representative of Europe discusses top sector opportunities in the German market.
Germany: Road to possibilities for Canadians
Article August 28, 2019 For Canadian exporters, doing business in Germany makes good cents.
Germany at a glance
Article August 08, 2019 11 fun facts about Germany
Sampler: Going worldwide one sample at a time
Success Story EDC’s Portfolio Credit Insurance gave this technology company the confidence it needed to take on a contract—and watch their exporting journey take off in 11 countries.
Solving marketing challenges took Perkuto to international markets
Success Story With help from its financial institution and EDC, this marketing consulting company has been able to continue its fast-paced growth and take on international contracts.
A top-shelf approach to selling internationally took HockeyShot to new markets
Success Story Accessing EDC’s Export Guarantee Program allowed this hockey-training company to deliver the world’s largest synthetic ice rink in Mexico
Wyld Skincare: Put your best face forward
Success Story Accessing EDC Select Credit Insurance provided peace of mind for Joy Yap when her natural beauty company started exporting to the U.S.
Brexit: It’s down to a coin toss
Blog May 16, 2019 It’s only been a few short weeks since the Mar. 29 hard Brexit deadline, but it feels like months. Since then, there’s been not one, but two extensions.
Titan Environmental Containment: Minimizing environmental impact while growing globally
Success Story After accessing EDC Portfolio Credit Insurance, the environmental company saw sales grow by 60% and now exports to every continent
Handling Specialty: From humble beginnings to international contracts
Success Story This material handling company started out in a garage, but used EDC’s credit insurance and Business Connection Program to support its international growth and is now worth $35 million.
Top 3 ranked emerging markets by region
Article March 20, 2019 A positive outlook for the next 6 months
Lord Cultural Resources, cultural planning firm, lands large international contracts thanks to help from EDC
Success Story Without EDC’s products, the company would not have been able to accept at least six large global contracts.
Keeping the world warm: How Wuxly Movement went from Kickstarter campaign to international success
Success Story Additional working capital from EDC and logistics support from eShipper helped this animal-free parka company reach cold climates beyond Canadian borders.
Colour my world: Nix Sensor, a digital handheld device, makes colour matching easy
Success Story Additional working capital allows Hamilton-based company to get new product to market faster, gain foothold in Latin America
How the EDC Business Connection Program sparked a contract with BMW for Solace Power
Success Story
Maxy Media
Success Story After rapid expansion, this digital media buying agency leveraged EDC’s Export Guarantee Program to get access to more working capital from its bank.
“Understand what customers are going through”: Help from EDC took this user experience company to new markets
Success Story EDC’s Export Guarantee Program helped CubeHX secure working capital.
Averna
Success Story This technology company attributes 85 per cent of its sales to exports, and EDC has been there to support and maintain its international growth.
Umano Medical
Success Story With EDC’s support, this specialized medical equipment manufacturer has carved a place for itself in the international market to improve patients’ experience around the world.
Green Power Labs Inc.
Success Story This company is now in talks with three multinationals it met through EDC for contracts worth millions.
Creos
Success Story Access to working capital from EDC helped this arts and culture services company bring art to the world
Aspin Kemp & Associates
Success Story This company secured contracts worth more than $140 million thanks, in part, to EDC’s Account Performance Security Guarantee.
Food for thought: bringing agribusiness to the EU
Blog October 12, 2018 The EU is Canada’s fourth largest export market, we only account for 2 % of their agri-food imports. That means there’s a huge opportunity for export growth.
AvenEx Coating Technologies Inc.
Success Story EDC helped finance this company’s equipment, allowing it to grow from two to 1,000 employees in just four years.
4 tips for expanding into the European market
Blog September 27, 2018 Adi Gullia, founder of Canada’s Grace & Stella, offers tips to sell products and services in the EU.
Doing Business in the European Union
eBook September 21, 2018 Get tips on where opportunities lie in the EU and how to do business there.
Kraken Robotics Inc.
Article This St. John’s, Nfld., company used EDC’s financing to secure advance payments from customers, allowing it to take on new business and expand into new markets.
MetOcean Telematics
Success Story This Dartmouth, N.S., company used two EDC services — the first allowed it to free up operating funds while the second helped facilitate two international acquisitions — one in the U.K. and one in California.
France: A new leader. A new approach to international trade.
Blog July 26, 2018 One year after President Emmanuel Macron’s victory, Canadian trade with France has evolved.
Gidney Fisheries Limited
Article This Nova Scotia fisheries giant used EDC’s accounts receivable insurance to secure deals in uncharted markets and grow internationally.
Sea Star Seafoods: The Atlantic’s Flagship
Success Story A family tradition since 1894, and a growing business since its launch in 1983. The art of selling salt fish.
Vortex Aquatic Structures International
Success Story This Montreal-based water park company is using credit insurance to help bring childhood dreams to life — one splash pad at a time.
Royal wedding brief: 8 rules of business etiquette in the UK
Blog May 18, 2018 8 etiquette rules when conducting business in the United Kingdom.
Tighter times
Video April 05, 2018 Tightening sounds frightening; this time, it’s actually good news.
Acadian Seaplants Limited
Success Story This marine plant company is finding opportunities across the sea with a Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee.
LED Roadway Lighting
Article This Halifax cleantech company is guaranteeing brighter export prospects.
Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated
Video This Nova Scotia seafood company is using credit insurance to reel in success.
CETA opens menu of opportunities for Canadian food exporters
Blog January 08, 2018 CETA offers significant new opportunities for virtually every sector of the Canadian economy.
Pehr Designs
Video This children’s lifestyle brand paired business savvy with insurance to find international success.
Intelcan Technosystems Inc.
Article Competing internationally and soaring to success with EDC’s bonding and guarantee solutions.
Engine No 2 warming up
Video November 09, 2017 Even though some predict sluggish growth, key indicators show that European economic growth is coming. With CETA, this is great news for Canadian exporters.
CowaterSogema: Driven to Make a Difference
Video The story of Canadian management consulting company CowaterSogema is a story about taking risks, dreaming big and making a positive impact felt around the world.
CETA: Unlocking the potential for Canadian exporters
Blog September 21, 2017 CETA has come into force. Now what? An informative webinar will help exporters navigate next steps. Read about it here.
Nanometrics: Finding opportunity in uncertain places
Video From exploring the world’s most volatile places to expanding to frontier markets, Canadian seismic equipment and data company Nanometrics made its name taking risks and reaping the rewards.
Canadian beef exports & CETA: The prime cuts and the red tape
Blog August 18, 2017 When CETA goes into effect on September 21, Europe will remove import tariffs on 50,000 tonnes of beef and veal. Learn what Canadian beef exporters can do to take advantage.
Strategies to overcome trade barriers in the EU
Article August 11, 2017 While CETA removes tariff barriers, you may run into other trade barriers when exporting to the EU.
CETA: Be export-ready for business in Europe
Article July 18, 2017 Two exporters discuss how Europe will spell business opportunities for Canadian companies.
The nitty-gritty of EU trade barriers before and after CETA
Article July 17, 2017 A primer on the EU trade barriers Canadian exporters can expect.
Canada’s trade agreement with Europe: The pros and cons
Article July 07, 2017 CETA will come into force this summer. A Q&A with EDC’s Europe expert Daniel Benatuil on what you need to know about its benefits and challenges.
Does market opportunity await in OECD nations within the EU?
Blog July 06, 2017 OECD nations that are part of the EU and CETA should be considered as a target for Canadian exporters looking to expand beyond the U.S.
New Brunswick's Masitek finds export success in high-potential markets
Article May 05, 2017 Masitek's CEO Tracy Clinch gives advice on best practices for exporting globally, and what she would have done differently.
Masitek helps global companies minimize product damage with technology
Article May 04, 2017 New Brunswick's Masitek is helping companies worldwide minimize product damage and losses with their devices that mimic real foods in shape, size and weight.
Market diversification begins with Free Trade Agreements
Article April 03, 2017 Canada has 11 FTAs signed with 15 countries. Learn how these agreements can help you grow your business outside of Canada.
EU Trade Commissioner: Open to progressive trade with the world
Blog April 03, 2017 International trade is more than just a race to the bottom line. Learn more about progressive trade policy and exporting values from the EU Trade Commissioner.
Branko Beagle's knows the challenges of exporting furry friends
Article March 10, 2017 Manitoba-based Branko's Beagles knows the ins and outs - and navigates the regulatory challenges - of the dog breeding business at home and abroad.
How a Manitoba couple built a worldwide beagle exporting empire
Article March 09, 2017 Some companies export materials, others export man's best friend. A Manitoba couple saw a 'pawsitive' opportunity to export quality-bred beagles globally.
Exporting beyond the U.S.: Expanding into OECD markets
Guide This white paper provides practical, how-to information to help your company look beyond the U.S. and start developing markets in other OECD countries.
Discover new markets
Guide Find the best markets for your business with this detailed guide, as well as market entry strategies, investing, steps to export success, and more.