Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to helping Canadian women-owned and -led businesses succeed on the global stage by providing the financial solutions and international insights they need to grow with confidence.

Learn how EDC is helping Canadian businesses, like yours, during COVID-19.

Whether you’ve just started exploring international markets, or you’re already conducting trade outside Canada, we can help your business reach its global potential with confidence.

 

Have questions? Speak to a trade advisor today.


 

We’re committed to helping women-owned and -led businesses grow into new markets.

12,700+  

The number of Canadian women-owned companies exporting today. The proportion of women-owned small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exporting has doubled from 2011 to 2017. 

250% 

The percentage increase in export revenues seen by women-owned enterprises since 2011.

$150B 

The incremental value that could be added to the economy by advancing women’s economic equality in Canada.


 

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Conference

SheEO Global Summit

Join the first-ever SheEO Global Summit, a gathering for women working on the world’s to-do list. Hear from a curated speaker lineup composed of thought leaders, including those from EDC.

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Choose to Challenge. Choose to export.

EDC celebrates women entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day.

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Putting plans into action

From success stories to step-by-step guides, discover how you can take your Canadian women-owned and-led business international.

Blog

Indigenous women rely on strong community ties, proud heritage to grow their business

EDC customers share what it’s like running women-owned Indigenous companies in Canada.
Success Story

PRANA Biovegan: Changing the world with healthy snacks
Article

With rising takeout sales, demand for Gallimore food containers spikes

Latest articles

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Webinar

 

How women-led companies can access new markets & capital
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Article

 

How your business can navigate COVID-19, in Canada and abroad
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Blog

 

Breaking down the barriers for women entrepreneurs
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Blog

 

International Women’s Day – now as much as ever
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Article

 

Empowering women in trade

 

 

 

 

  

 

   

 

Interested in growing your business?

Please contact us weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.

1-800-229-0575

Or send us a question and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Send a question.