EDC Facilitates $135B in Trade Amid Geopolitical Shifts, Expands High-Risk Strategic Deployments — Export Development Canada

Event summary

EDC supported 24,000 businesses and facilitated $135B in trade-related activities in 2025, despite economic volatility.
Net income dropped to $178M in 2025 from $915M in 2024 due to lower net revenue and investment losses.
Launched the Trade Impact Program (TIP) with $5B capacity, delivering $2.1B in support by April 2026.
Strategic Capital Deployment portfolio allocated $521.4M across critical minerals, energy, advanced manufacturing, and defence sectors.
Expanded presence in Asia-Pacific and Europe, with new representations planned in France, Poland, and Sweden.

The big picture

EDC's 2025 report highlights a strategic pivot towards reducing reliance on single markets and bolstering Canada's global competitiveness. The agency's expanded support for high-risk sectors and trade diversification reflects broader economic shifts and geopolitical tensions. With $135B in facilitated trade and a focus on sustainable finance, EDC is positioning itself as a key player in Canada's economic transformation.

What we're watching

Trade Diversification: How EDC's focus on high-growth markets like Asia-Pacific and Europe will impact Canada's trade resilience.
Strategic Capital Deployment: Whether EDC's increased risk-taking in critical sectors will pay off amid economic uncertainty.
Sustainable Finance Growth: The pace at which EDC's cleantech and sustainable finance initiatives will scale in a lower-carbon economy.