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Export credit agency
Export Development Canada (EDC; French: Exportation et développement Canada) is Canada's export credit agency and a Crown corporation wholly owned by
Export_Development_Canada
Foreign affairs department
includes: Business Development Bank of Canada Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) Export Development Canada (EDC) Invest in Canada Office of the Extractive
Global_Affairs_Canada
Development finance institution of Canada
development financing consistent with Canada's international development priorities. The DFI is wholly owned by Canada's export credit agency, Export
FinDev_Canada
Canadian financial executive and trade policy leader
Alison Nankivell is a Canadian financial executive and trade policy leader. She is the president and CEO of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal Crown
Alison_Nankivell
2021, Canadian trade in goods and services reached $2.016 trillion. Canada's exports totalled over $637 billion, while its imported goods were worth over
Economy_of_Canada
Brain activity sensing headband
million Series C round in August 2022, led by BDC Capital and Export Development Canada, funded research into brain health platforms and accessibility
Muse_(headband)
Government enterprises in Canada
Corporation), small businesses (Business Development Bank of Canada), and exporters (Export Development Canada). Crown corporations have been most common
Crown_corporation
Intermediary between governments and exporters
(ABGF), Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) Canada – Export Development Canada (EDC) China – Export-Import Bank of China (Exim), China Export & Credit Insurance
Export_credit_agency
9th governor of the Bank of Canada from 2013 to 2020
President and Chief Executive Officer of Export Development Canada". canada.ca (Press release). Government of Canada. Poloz profile, bilderbergmeetings.org;
Stephen_Poloz
with Canada". CBC News. Retrieved April 9, 2025. E "What Canadian exporters need to know about the impact of tariffs". Export Development Canada (EDC)
Timeline of the 2025–2026 United States trade war with Canada
Timeline_of_the_2025–2026_United_States_trade_war_with_Canada
National economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Administered by Export Development Canada and Business Development Canada, the program is the responsibility of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion
Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
Federal_aid_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic_in_Canada
year included the United States, Canada and United Arab Emirates. In 2024, Saudi Arabia also had the largest oil export value in US dollar terms by far
List of countries by oil exports
List_of_countries_by_oil_exports
Topics referred to by the same term
Expediency Discernment Council of the Government of Iran Export Development Canada, Canada's export credit agency 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide
EDC
Industrial energy project in Kitimat, BC, Canada
LNG Canada Development Inc. is an industrial joint venture established to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia
LNG_Canada
Commune in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Trade Commissioner Service of Canada, the Walloon Agency for Export and Foreign Investment (AWEX), Export Development Canada (EDC), ProColombia, the Korea
Las_Condes
Associates ENCON Group Inc. Epiphan Systems Eurocom Corporation Export Development Canada Farm Boy First Air Freimans Fuel Industries Funbag Animation Studios
List of companies based in Ottawa
List_of_companies_based_in_Ottawa
Canadian telecommunications company (1895–2013)
a US$750 million credit support facility with Export Development Canada. Walter Robinson of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation denounced the line of credit
Nortel
1995 financial scandal in India
arranged by SNC-Lavalin from the Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada, and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Later, it was also
SNC-Lavalin Kerala hydroelectric scandal
SNC-Lavalin_Kerala_hydroelectric_scandal
2015, meaning that Canada is the largest supplier of energy exports to the world's largest economy by nominal GDP. Canada also exports significant amounts
Energy_policy_of_Canada
Canadian federal Cabinet position
of Foreign Affairs and International Development, it is one of two ministers associated with Global Affairs Canada. Maninder Sidhu has served as the minister
Minister of International Trade
Minister_of_International_Trade
Country in North America
global exports of goods (%), 1978–2020". United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. "U.S.-Canada Trade
Canada
Office skyscraper in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dexia Dunton Rainville, Lawyers and Notaries Royal Bank of Canada Export Development Canada Fasken Martineau TMX Group Montreal Exchange IATA eStruxture
Tour_de_la_Bourse
Canadian animation studio and production company
names: authors list (link) EDC webmaster (2004-06-20). "Export Development Canada (EDC) - ExportWise (Spring 2004) - From Roaches to Riches". Archived from
Portfolio_Entertainment
Canadian pharmaceutical company
pharmaceutical trade. In recognition of its contribution to export growth, Export Development Canada announced a US$50 million contribution in 2009 to support
Biovail
Government agency of the United States of America
the Code of Federal Regulations Export Development Canada Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) UK Export Finance Andrejczak, Matt (April 1997)
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Overseas_Private_Investment_Corporation
Canadian crown corporation
Canada, the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act, and is accountable to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion
Canadian Commercial Corporation
Canadian_Commercial_Corporation
development; and trade litigation. The post-holders are civil servants responsible to the Minister of International Trade. Export Development Canada and
Chief_economist
Conglomerate based in Rawalpindi
of the debt financing was provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Export Development Canada (EDC). The plant began commercial operations in March
Fauji_Foundation
Financial support by governments for coal, oil, gas, and electricity generated from them
US dollars.) The Canadian federal government offers subsidies for fossil fuel exploration and production and Export Development Canada regularly provides
Fossil_fuel_subsidies
Government of Canada agency that enforces consumer protection regulations
Loan Operations and Vice-President, Strategy & Planning with Export Development Canada. FCAC’s last permanent Commissioner, Judith Robertson, began her
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Financial_Consumer_Agency_of_Canada
Bilateral relations
exports of oil and gas machinery from Canada to Kazakhstan. According to Rod Lever, the Chief Representative to Russia for Export Development Canada,
Canada–Kazakhstan_relations
Entities of the Canadian Federal State
enterprise Canadian Crown Corporation Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue PPP Canada Sustainable Development Technology
Structure of the Canadian federal government
Structure_of_the_Canadian_federal_government
Canadian online shopping company
Highland Capital Partners, BDC Venture Capital, Export Development Canada, Tandem Expansion Fund, Rho Canada and Inovia Capital. In 2014, Beyond the Rack
Beyond_the_Rack
Retrieved 3 September 2019. Export Development Canada. "Prince Rupert is North America's closest port to Asian Markets for exporting". www.edc.ca. Retrieved
Economy_of_British_Columbia
City in Canada
edge in exports". Export Development Canada. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019. "Prince Rupert Transit Time Advantage". CN. Canadian National
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince_Rupert,_British_Columbia
Canadian businessman (born 1940)
He was a director of TD Bank Financial Group, Export Development Canada, Maritime Tel & Tel, Canada Bread Limited, Empire Company Limited and Sobeys
John_Bragg_(businessman)
wiped away completely. 2003: Nortel reaches an agreement with Export Development Canada for it to provide Nortel with a credit support facility of up
Timeline_of_Nortel
Canadian shipbuilding company
the deep sea," said Alex Vicefield, chairman of the shipyard. Export Development Canada forgave a loan to Cecon ASA of approximately $216 million during
Davie_Shipbuilding
Mine in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
provided by an international consortium made up of Caterpillar, Export Development Canada, International Finance Corporation, and others. Bema Gold's corporate
Kupol_Gold_Mine
Government department
related to initiatives that promote and support "Canadian identity and values, cultural development, and heritage." The department is administered by
Department of Canadian Heritage
Department_of_Canadian_Heritage
German geospatial information provider
consisting of Commerzbank, EDC (Export Development Canada) and KfW Banking Group. Through a contract with the CCC (Canadian Commercial Corporation) MDA was
RapidEye
Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade (in French: Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation) is
Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade
Ministry_of_Economic_Development,_Innovation_and_Export_Trade
Tanzanian airline
negotiations with Export Development Canada (EDC) to explore how EDC could assist the airline in acquiring more aircraft from Bombardier, a Canadian aircraft manufacturer
Air_Tanzania
Economic promotion organization
Chinese economist Dr. Fan Gang, Eric Siegel, President and CEO of Export Development Canada (EDC), as well as the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
Canadian_Chamber_of_Commerce_in_Shanghai
Theory of Canadian economic development
In economic development, the staples thesis is a theory of export-led growth. The theory "has its origins in research into Canadian social, political
Staples_thesis
Non-profit business association
BlackBerry, Bombardier, BMO Financial Group, Caisse de Depot, CITIC, Export Development Canada, Huawei Technologies, Manulife Financial, Molycorp, Power Corporation
Canada_China_Business_Council
International petroleum organization
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC /ˈoʊpɛk/ OH-pek) is an intergovernmental cartel enabling the co-operation of leading oil-producing
OPEC
International financial institution
its first reinsurance contracts signed in collaboration with Export Development Canada and the United States' Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Multilateral_Investment_Guarantee_Agency
Canadian politician
loans, Export Development Canada support for exporters, Farm Credit Canada relief for agricultural businesses, and continued use of the Canada Small Business
Rechie_Valdez
Canadian animated television series
original on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2022. "Export Development Canada (EDC) -- ExportWise (Spring 2004) -- From Roaches to Riches". 20 June
RoboRoach
Government of Canada since 2025
International Development. Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs: A new position combining the previous post of Minister of Export Promotion
30th_Canadian_Ministry
European Union labeling systems for products
"Eco-labelling: why going green is good for business". www.edc.ca. Export Development Canada. 2023-02-06. Archived from the original on 2025-04-28. Retrieved
EU_Ecolabel
Bilateral relations
21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Export Development Canada. 2004. Annual Report 2003, p. 47, Export Development Canada. 2010. Annual Report 2009, p. 49
Canada–Democratic Republic of the Congo relations
Canada–Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo_relations
Canadian politician
for review. The Act would also amend the laws governing Export Development Canada, the Canada Pension Plan, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and
John McKay (Ontario politician, born 1948)
John_McKay_(Ontario_politician,_born_1948)
Canadian civil servant
to lead Canada's Office of Religious Freedom on February 19, 2013, Andrew Bennett worked for the Privy Council Office, Export Development Canada and Natural
Andrew_Bennett_(academic)
Scientific research centre in Toronto, Canada
employees. Nankivell departed after nine months to become CEO of Export Development Canada. Grace Lee Reynolds, who had served as interim CEO, was appointed
MaRS_Discovery_District
Canadian politician
December 16, 1968) is a Canadian former politician who was Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development from 2018 to 2025. A
Mary_Ng
Climate change organization
EDP Electricité de France (EDF) Eneva Engie Ethos Foundation Export Development Canada Fidelity International GAM Generation Investment Management GeoExchange
Powering_Past_Coal_Alliance
Canadian trade organization
Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE) is a Mississauga-based trade organization supporting the export of Canadian
CAMESE
Software company in Canada
partnership between UK-based Business Growth Fund (BGF), Export Development Canada (EDC) and Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF). According to CEO Arnold
Appnovation
Coastal region of British Columbia, Canada
edge in exports". Export Development Canada. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019. "Prince Rupert Transit Time Advantage". CN. Canadian National
British_Columbia_Coast
countries by net goods exports, also known as balance of trade, which is the difference between the monetary value of a nation's exports and imports over a
List of countries by net goods exports
List_of_countries_by_net_goods_exports
Province of Canada
consumers within a radius of 1,000 kilometres. In 2008, Quebec's exports to other provinces in Canada and abroad totalled 157.3 billion CND$, or 51.8% of Quebec's
Quebec
the Canada India Foundation—a public policy organization. Someshwar was appointee of the Government of Canada Board of the Export Development Canada—Canada's
Ajit_Someshwar
Economic conflict between 2024 and 2026
with substantial tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil, peas, and pork, specifically targeting agricultural exports of Western Canada. The trade war occurred simultaneously
Canada–China_trade_war
to export credit agencies. In recent years, the Canadian government adopted legislation that requires Canada’s export credit agency (ECA), Export Development
Halifax_Initiative
Anishinaabe First-Nations activist and scholar
visited Canada on a number of occasions to testify on the devastation caused by the project, which was partially financed by Export Development Canada using
Rodney_Bobiwash
Government of Canada co-founded the Powering Past Coal Alliance. Between 2000 and 2025, Canada reduced its coal power capacity by 83%. Canada exports both the
Coal_in_Canada
Variety of long-grain rice originating from Indian subcontinent
According to the Indian Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), a rice variety is eligible to be called basmati
Basmati
Bangladeshi government-owned company
Plan by Export Credit Insurance Corporation, which later became Export Development Canada in 1969. Equipment at the factory was supplied by Canadian General
Khulna Newsprint Mills Limited
Khulna_Newsprint_Mills_Limited
Bilateral relations
"Country Information on Grenada | Export Development Canada". "What About the Airport? Page6.HTML". High Commission of Canada in Barbados Consulate-General
Canada–Grenada_relations
period. German exports have included air defense components, ammunition, and technology for weapons development. While some German arms exports were temporarily
List of countries supplying arms to Israel
List_of_countries_supplying_arms_to_Israel
(PACI|FPAI) designation. FITT's strategic partners are Export Development Canada (EDC), Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the World Trade Centers Association. In
Forum for International Trade Training
Forum_for_International_Trade_Training
Canadian breed of horse
purebred Canadian population almost to the point of extinction, prompting the formation of a studbook and the passage of a law against further export. Experimental
Canadian_horse
Employment in multinational corporations' international industrial factories
Export-oriented employment refers to employment in multinational corporations' international industrial factories, usually located in developing countries
Export-oriented_employment
Country with high percentage of international trade commodity
A trading nation (also known as a trade-dependent economy, or an export-oriented economy) is a country where international trade makes up a large percentage
Trading_nation
Canadian politician
Secretary at Global Affairs Canada for over four years in various portfolios: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International
Maninder_Sidhu
Government cabinet of Canada (2015–2025)
the Queen's Privy Council for Canada" until October 12, 2022. Title of office was "Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade"
29th_Canadian_Ministry
Telecommunications satellite
expense of a preferential loan from the Canadian credit and export agency Export Development Canada. Azerpsace-2 satellite was launched into orbit on 26 September
Azerspace-2
following table shows Canada's largest export partners for the 2024 calendar year, ranked by total goods exported in billions of Canadian dollars. These figures
List of the largest trading partners of Canada
List_of_the_largest_trading_partners_of_Canada
Bilateral relations
million was signed between Canadian Commercial Corporation and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation for the potash export to Bangladesh. Saskatchewan
Bangladesh–Canada_relations
Software company in Canada
This round of funding was led by Georgian Partners and included Export Development Canada (EDC), Summerhill Venture Partners, and Rogers Venture Partners
ScribbleLive
Aircraft engine family
Blocked from an export license by the Canadian government in 2020, because of the Chinese government's retaliatory detention of Canadian citizens (the "two
Pratt_&_Whitney_Canada_PW100
Chinese government interference in Canada consists of espionage, compromise of politicians and government officials, election interference, transnational
Chinese government interference in Canada
Chinese_government_interference_in_Canada
Today". Retrieved 2020-07-20. Stevenson, Beth (2016-08-30). "Canada becomes first export customer for Blackjack UAV". Flight Global. Retrieved 2020-07-20
List of equipment of the Canadian Armed Forces
List_of_equipment_of_the_Canadian_Armed_Forces
Software company in Canada
VenGrowth ATA Ventures BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) EDC (Export Development Canada) Axis Capital Newbury Ventures 2003 – Liquid Computing is founded
Liquid_Computing
Canadian railroad holding company
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (known as Canadian Pacific Railway Limited until 2023), doing business as CPKC, is a Canadian railway holding company
Canadian_Pacific_Kansas_City
Acts of genocide committed against Indigenous peoples in Canada
cultural assimilation programs. Canada is a settler-colonial nation whose initial economy relied on farming and exporting natural resources like fur, fish
Canadian genocide of Indigenous peoples
Canadian_genocide_of_Indigenous_peoples
Cabinet committee of the Privy Council of Canada responsible for financial management
The Treasury Board of Canada (French: Conseil du Trésor du Canada) is the Cabinet committee of the Privy Council of Canada which oversees the spending
Treasury_Board_of_Canada
Most of the Canadian petroleum production is exported, approximately 600,000 cubic metres per day (3.8 Mbbl/d) in 2019, with 98% of the exports going to
Petroleum_industry_in_Canada
Board promoting food exports
The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India or CEPC or CEPCI was established by the Government of India in 1955, with the active cooperation of the cashew
Cashew Export Promotion Council of India
Cashew_Export_Promotion_Council_of_India
Province of Canada
trade in New Brunswick, as well as in Lower Canada. Between 1805 and 1812, New Brunswick annually exported 100,000 tons of squared timber. In 1819, the
New_Brunswick
Province of Canada
southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to
Ontario
IMF classification
levels of economic development. The IMF classifies countries based on factors such as high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, export diversification
Advanced_economy
Economic conflict since 2025
trade deficit with Canada to be US$55 billion. This deficit is primarily driven by American demand for Canadian oil; when oil exports are excluded, the
2025–2026 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico
2025–2026_United_States_trade_war_with_Canada_and_Mexico
Bilateral relations
undermine alliance solidarity." In early 2024, Canada started to export arms to Turkey again. Canada maintains an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general
Canada–Turkey_relations
European and global markets. Scottish Development International was established in 2001 by merging the export promotion agency, Scottish Trade International
Scottish Development International
Scottish_Development_International
territories by their merchandise exports according to data from the World Bank and other sources. Merchandise exports are goods that are produced in one
List of countries by merchandise exports
List_of_countries_by_merchandise_exports
barrels (190×10^6 m3), Canada imported 440 million barrels (70×10^6 m3), consumed 800 million barrels (130×10^6 m3) itself, and exported 840 million barrels
Oil_reserves_in_Canada
Wine making in Canada
Canada's wine production. Between 2006 and 2011, 68 per cent of Canadian wine exports came from Ontario-based wineries; with 14 per cent of exports originating
Canadian_wine
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Development; Brightness
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Dignity; Development
Boy/Male
Indian
Altitude, Height, High, Development
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development, Expanding
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development, Prosper
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development or expanding
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Development; Expansion
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development, Prosper
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development or expanding
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Development; Improvement; Progress
Girl/Female
Muslim
Altitude, Height, High, Development
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Progress; Development; Improvement
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development, Prosper
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Development of God
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Devlopment; Hope
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Development
Boy/Male
Muslim
Altitude, Height, High, Development
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Development
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development, Expanding
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development, Prosper
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
Girl/Female
Hindu
Attractive, Beautiful
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
One who is worthy of thanks deserving, commendable
Boy/Male
British, English
Glory at Sea
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Clement.Dutch : from the personal name Clemmin, a medieval Dutch form of Clement, or a metronymic from the personal name Clemme, feminine form of Clement.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Sweet Sound
Boy/Male
Hindu
Wise
Boy/Male
Bengali, Celebrity, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Life; Love; Alive
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Sun
Girl/Female
Biblical
Commotion, or moving, of God.
Male
Italian
Italian form of Latin Hubertus, UBERTO means "bright heart/spirit."Â
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT-CANADA
v. t.
To carry or send abroad, or out of a country, especially to foreign countries, as merchandise or commodities in the way of commerce; -- the opposite of import; as, to export grain, cotton, cattle, goods, etc.
n.
Commodity exported; an export.
v. i.
To emit the last breath; to breathe out the life; to die; as, to expire calmly; to expire in agony.
v. t.
To expound; to explain; also, to expose; to imperil.
v. t.
To export again, as what has been imported.
v. t.
To bring in from abroad; to introduce from without; especially, to bring (wares or merchandise) into a place or country from a foreign country, in the transactions of commerce; -- opposed to export. We import teas from China, coffee from Brasil, etc.
n.
Merchandise imported, or brought into a country from without its boundaries; -- generally in the plural, opposed to exports.
n.
The act of exporting; exportation; as, to prohibit the export of wheat or tobacco.
n.
That which is exported; a commodity conveyed from one country or State to another in the way of traffic; -- used chiefly in the plural, exports.
v. i.
To import or export in violation of the customs laws.
n.
To utilize; to make available; to get the value or usefulness out of; as, to exploit a mine or agricultural lands; to exploit public opinion.
v. t.
To import or export secretly, contrary to the law; to import or export without paying the duties imposed by law; as, to smuggle lace.
a.
Taught by use, practice, or experience, experienced; having facility of operation or performance from practice; knowing and ready from much practice; clever; skillful; as, an expert surgeon; expert in chess or archery.
n.
An expert or experienced person; one instructed by experience; one who has skill, experience, or extensive knowledge in his calling or in any special branch of learning.
v. t.
To import again; to import what has been exported; to bring back.
a.
Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the process of development; as, the developmental power of a germ.
imp. & p. p.
of Export
n.
A port on the seashore, or one accessible for seagoing vessels. Also used adjectively; as, a seaport town.
v. t.
Sound; noise; as, the report of a pistol or cannon.
v. t.
To wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt.