Export Development Canada (EDC): Financing & Credit Insurance.
Expand international purchase order fulfillment, insure global receivables against customer default, and unlock bank credit lines with Export Development Canada (EDC) guarantees and trade loan facilities.
How EDC Backs Canadian Exporters on the Global Stage
Bank Loan Guarantees up to 75%
EDC guarantees up to 75%–100% of commercial bank operating credit lines and term loans to help exporters fulfill international purchase orders.
Accounts Receivable Protection
Insure up to 90% of international receivables against foreign buyer insolvency, contract default, and political transfer risks.
Direct Foreign Buyer Loans
Empower international customers to buy Canadian capital goods and heavy equipment with direct medium-term financing arranged through EDC.
Funding Criteria & Rules
What Canadian businesses are eligible for EDC support?
Canadian incorporated businesses of all sizes that currently export goods, software, or professional services, or are actively preparing to enter an export market, are eligible for EDC facilities.
How does the EDC Export Guarantee Program (EGP) work with my bank?
EDC partners directly with your primary Canadian commercial bank (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, National Bank) to provide a federal guarantee, encouraging your bank to increase your operating credit limit.
Can we combine EDC financing with CanExport SMEs grants?
Yes. Many Canadian exporters use CanExport grants to fund international travel, trade show marketing, and foreign legal setup, while leveraging EDC guarantees to fund purchase order fulfillment.
Discover Your Full Funding Potential
Speak with our licensed advisors for a confidential assessment of your eligibility, project milestones, and grant funding capacity.