EDC acknowledges that our head office in Ottawa is on the traditional and unceded Territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, who have been present here from time immemorial. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of all the lands we now call Canada.
EDC honours the long history of trade between First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and celebrates the prosperity that emerged from these peaceful exchanges of resources, goods and knowledge. We recognize this legacy as we collaborate with Indigenous peoples today to build new, inclusive trade frameworks, in the spirit of reconciliation.
Every time you make a sale, send a shipment, or provide a service, there’s a chance you won’t get paid. With EDC Credit Insurance, 90% of your insured losses are covered if your customer doesn’t pay.
EDC can offer your financial institution a guarantee of repayment on the money you borrow, making it easier for you to access working capital.
Sharpen your global business skills and boost your export know-how with short, practical modules on cash flow, international contracts, foreign exchange risk, IP protection and much more.
The EDC Inclusive Trade Investment Program addresses underfunding faced by Indigenous and
other diverse exporters by providing equity capital to support growth in global markets. Learn more.
Learn how to build a global Indigenous brand identity to help your company thrive internationally.
Learn about programs that help Indigenous exporters to access capital and enter new markets.
We can help you navigate, manage, and take on risk, so your business can grow. Whether it’s exporting products or services, Canadian businesses of all sizes and sectors have counted on us for international trade expertise and financial solutions since 1944.
Financing is one of the biggest challenges Indigenous business owners face. With the EDC Export Guarantee Program, we can offer your financial institution a guarantee of repayment on the money you borrow, making it easier for you to access working capital.
EDC Export Guarantee Program
Take on new contracts with confidence. We’ll make sure you get paid, with insurance designed to reduce the risk of customer non-payment, contract cancellations, currency transfer issues, and more.
EDC Credit Insurance
MyEDC is a free resource that can help you locate buyers, understand international markets, find service providers, and more. Ask our experts for answers to your questions, and read our articles, blogs, and guides to learn about exporting at your own pace.
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EDC provides fast, reliable capital for small- to mid-sized exporters (minimum $500,000 in annual revenue) through our Investment Matching Program. We work with your venture capital or private equity investor(s) to increase the capital available to you—under their commercial terms.
EDC Investment Matching Program
The Inclusive Trade Investment Program addresses underfunding faced by Indigenous and other diverse exporters by providing equity capital to support expansion in global markets. Indigenous-owned and -led companies with commercial revenue growth accelerating towards $1 million and significant export growth potential can be considered for this program.
EDC Inclusive Trade Investment Program
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Risk is an inevitable part of doing business internationally. However, identifying common risks is the first step in any risk mitigation plan.
Helping small- and medium-sized companies understand and manage the risk of doing business internationally.
Sunshine Tenasco of Pow Wow Pitch forms partnership with EDC in support of Indigenous entrepreneurs.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) positions Aboriginal business at the focal point for strengthening Aboriginal communities, promoting progressive and prosperous relationships, and growing a new economy based on mutual respect and shared prosperity.
Cando (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) is a national Indigenous organization involved in community economic development. We build capacity which strengthens Indigenous economies by providing programs and services to Economic Development Officers. Cando is the only national organization that focuses on education and professional development for EDOs working in Indigenous communities or organizations.
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