Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's official export credit agency and a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. Established in 1944, its core mission is to support and develop Canada's export trade, enhance Canadian competitiveness in the international marketplace, and strengthen the national economy through global trade. EDC operates at arm's length from the federal government and is financially self-sustaining, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario.

EDC provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services designed to help Canadian businesses of all sizes succeed internationally. These offerings include trade credit insurance, export financing for both Canadian companies and their foreign customers, equity investments, and various bonding and guarantee products. The corporation also offers valuable international market expertise, insights, and connections to help businesses mitigate risks, secure financing, and access new global markets.

Alison Nankivell assumed the role of President and CEO of EDC on February 5, 2025, succeeding Mairead Lavery. In 2024, EDC supported over 27,800 businesses and facilitated more than $123 billion in trade-related activities. The organization has demonstrated a strong focus on emerging sectors, reaching a record $12 billion in support for cleantech businesses by 2024, two years ahead of schedule. Recent initiatives include expanding its Indo-Pacific presence with a new office in Japan in September 2024 and ramping up support for the agri-food sector to pursue new markets in regions like the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. In March 2026, EDC partnered with Plenary Asia Pacific in a US $650 million initiative to advance Canadian export trade. EDC also plays a role in broader government economic strategies, complementing the newly launched Canada Strong Fund, a national sovereign wealth fund.