Country Risk Quarterly—Summer 2025
Tool June 19, 2025 EDC interactive tool offers economic insights on Canada’s Top 75 trading partners.
Doing business in Ecuador: Free trade opens doors for Canadian exporters
Article June 02, 2025 Ecuador is a key market for Canadian exporters, offering stable trade and investment opportunities.
Trade diversification: 3 strategic markets to consider
Article May 06, 2025 Insights on Europe, the Indo-Pacific and Latin America for Canadian exporters
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 19, 2025 Discover key insights to help you understand how to properly use incoterms
Beyond the fog of uncertainty, there’s a world of opportunity
Trade Matters February 19, 2025 Canadian exporters should reconsider portfolio mix to better manage exposure
2024: The year of the ballot box
Article December 12, 2024 A global wave of change driven by economic discontent.
Brazil: A market to watch for Canadian exporters
Article November 05, 2024 As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil offers vast business potential for Canadian investors
Canadian automotive export market to Mexico: An expert overview
Article September 10, 2024 EDC Mike Brownhill on how Canadian car and car part manufacturers can enter the Mexican market.
Chile: A market to watch for Canadian exporters
Article June 03, 2024 Chile has become Canada’s top investment destination in South and Central America
Ties that bind: Colombia remains strong trade partner with Canada
Article November 15, 2023 Colombia has a stable economy, business-friendly policies and a free trade agreement with Canada.
Doing business in Colombia: 10 business etiquette tips
Article October 03, 2023 EDC’s Tamara Fathi offers 10 etiquette tips for doing business in Colombia
Agri-food: The sector feeding the future
Podcast September 12, 2023 EDC’s global agri-food director Ashley Kanary shares insights on this key sector and its growth potential.
Counting pennies
Weekly Commentary August 02, 2023 EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly highlights sovereign debt risk in developing markets
Be bold. Be brave. Be informed.
Weekly Commentary March 16, 2023 EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly warns of volatility ahead
Latin America: The ‘pink tide’s’ second surge
Weekly Commentary November 24, 2022 Leftist wave constrained by economic realities
A market to watch: Peru
Article September 02, 2022 Mining, energy and infrastructure offer opportunities for Canadian companies in Peru
Market of opportunity: Doing business in Brazil
Article May 19, 2022 Agri-food, infrastructure and health care are areas of interest for Canadian companies in Brazil.
Brazil: Perpetually emerging
Weekly Commentary April 07, 2022 Market offers opportunity for those prepared to take on risk
Cultural tips for doing business in Latin America
Guide April 12, 2021 Maximize your company’s success in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru
Sustainable and responsible business conduct in Brazil
Guide December 14, 2020 Expanding into this market? Read this insightful guide on the importance of operating your business in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Market insights: Monitoring the business impacts of COVID-19 on Peru
Blog April 30, 2020 EDC’s regional manager shares his first-hand account of the challenges in Peru.
Market insights: Monitoring the business impacts of COVID-19 on South America
Blog April 06, 2020 EDC regional managers give a first-hand account of the challenges in Brazil and Chile
3 markets to watch in Latin America: Chile, Colombia and Ecuador
Blog February 28, 2020 Discover the potential opportunities and risks for Canadian exporters in Latin America in the latest Country Risk Quarterly.
Aquatic Life: How a small-town business catapulted onto the global stage
Success Story Through the EDC Business Connection Program, this water monitoring solutions company gained the attention of a multinational mining giant.
Celebrating Argentina
Blog July 09, 2019 What you need to know about doing business in Argentina.
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
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
Brazil: A giant not to be overlooked
Blog December 14, 2018 One reason to consider Brazil for your exports is that it’s a big, active market.
Sera4
Success Story Exports make up 100 per cent of Sera4’s sales and EDC was there to help make the first one happen.
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.
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.
Food Trucks International
Success Story After accessing additional working capital with help from EDC, this food truck company landed a top customer.
Charlottetown Metal Products
Success Story This Charlottetown manufacturer went from barely operating to boasting $20-million in sales.
Canada champions progressive trade agenda at WTO conference
Blog June 18, 2018 Canada’s ambassador to the WTO says gender, small business and e-commerce were high on the agenda of the WTO conference in Buenos Aires.
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.
Racer Machinery International
Success Story Finding new markets thanks to EDC’s credit insurance.
Fiix
Article This Toronto software company fixed its working capital woes with EDC’s financing solutions.
CPTPP: Use the agreement to grow your global sales
Article March 29, 2018 Follow the progress of CPTPP so you're ready to act.
What is the CPTPP: Business benefits of Canada's newest trade deal
Article March 22, 2018 Grow your business and find new customers with the CPTPP.
The Canada-Peru Connection
Video March 15, 2018 Canada and Peru have a lot of great reasons to connect
Access Asian markets with Canada's newest trade deal, the CPTPP
Article March 13, 2018 The CPTPP gives Canada unparalleled access to Asia's fast-growth markets.
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.
Layfield Group
Article Sustainable packaging business uses EDC’s Portfolio Credit Insurance to think outside the box.
Intelcan Technosystems Inc.
Article Competing internationally and soaring to success with EDC’s bonding and guarantee solutions.
Survival Systems: In the Business of Saving Lives
Video The story of Nova Scotia safety education, R&D, and simulator manufacturing company Survival Systems Limited is a story about managing risks, defying the odds, and being prepared for any situation.
MELLOHAWK Logistics
Video Zeroing in on new customers and protecting international shipments with EDC Select Credit Insurance.
Ocean Rodeo: From Childhood Dreams to Commercial Success
Success Story The story of British Columbia wind and water sports company Ocean Rodeo is a story about passion, collaboration, risk and opportunity.
Clean energy: Colombia's untapped potential
Blog May 24, 2017 Colombia is looking to change its image from an unstable country to a partner in foreign investment, specifically in modern infrastructure and clean energy.
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.
What Canadian companies need to know about Chile's energy sector
Blog February 03, 2017 Learn more about opportunities for Canadian companies in Chile's energy sector, and how the country has been hailed as an "electricity pioneer".
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.
Doing business in Panama
Guide Learns more about Panama’s export opportunities, risks, trade agreement with Canada and how to break into the market in this detailed market guide.
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.
Doing business in Brazil
Guide This comprehensive guide covers all the exporting and investment basics of doing business in Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America.