Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada is Canada's export credit agency. It offers financing and insurance to help Canadian exporters and their suppliers manage risk and cash flow. The agency has an aerospace team. It has supported Canada's aerospace sector since the 1960s.

EDC provides trade credit insurance that protects businesses against unpaid invoices. It offers guarantees that help exporters unlock working capital from financial institutions. The agency provides direct lending for global operations and growth. It makes equity investments to provide growth capital for international business. Market intelligence and advice are available for aerospace exporters.

The agency publishes its individual transactions in aerospace. These entries include buyer financing for aircraft sales. They also include guarantees tied to engines, components and spare parts. EDC has published a case study showing how portfolio credit insurance helped Coulson Aviation expand its business.

For aviation decarbonization, EDC is focusing first on financing fleet modernization. This helps airlines and operators upgrade to newer aircraft. The goal is to support the industry as it reduces emissions.

EDC serves Canadian aerospace manufacturers, suppliers and exporters. It also supports airlines and operators that buy Canadian aircraft abroad. Defence and security exporters can also access its services. The agency helps these clients manage the risks of selling outside Canada.

The loan solutions include direct lending for global expansion. Buyer financing is available for international customers. Structured and project finance supports capital intensive projects. Working capital guarantees help businesses increase borrowing power. Other guarantees free up cash tied to contracts. They also protect profits from exchange risk.

Insurance options include Select Credit Insurance for occasional exporters. Portfolio Credit Insurance provides ongoing coverage for active exporters. These products help Canadian companies offer competitive payment terms while protecting their accounts receivable.

Services

• Trade credit insurance
• Portfolio Credit Insurance
• Select Credit Insurance
• Working capital guarantees
• Direct lending
• Buyer financing
• Structured and project finance
• Equity investments
• Market intelligence
• Export Guarantee Program