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2018

Title Date
Export Development Canada sets out its vision to meet the evolving needs of Canadian exporters ​2018/10/26
​EDC Economic Outlook: USMCA a relief, but global growth still faces headwinds ​2018/10/18
​EDC’s new Export Growth Hub offers companies in Southwestern Ontario a direct link to international opportunities ​2018/10/18
​EDC among the first to commit to increased climate-related financial disclosure 2018/09/27
​Exporter confidence bucks trade turmoil: EDC survey 2018/07/13
​EDC launches program to help early stage Canadian cleantech companies succeed 2018/07/05
​EDC welcomes appointments of new Board of Directors and launch of the 2018 Legislative Review 2018/06/28
​EDC named to Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights 2018/06/27
​EDC invests $7M in Canadian cleantech firm helping farmers reduce water and energy use around the globe 2018/06/20
​EDC and BDC partner to offer $50 million in new financing for Canadian tech businesses 2018/06/13
​EDC helping Quebec SMEs expand into European markets with EUR 9.375 million investment 2018/06/07
​EDC Named Best Export Credit Agency of 2018 2018/06/07
​EDC requests public input during a review of environmental and social risk management policies 2018/05/16
​EDC forges alliances with ECAs in India and Hungary to increase opportunities for Canadian companies 2018/05/09
​EDC supports innovative agriculture company helping growers produce more and decrease environmental impact ​2018/5/01
​Latin America: A key market for Canadian exporters and investors 2018/04/25
​Exports facing the greatest headwinds are growing the fastest: EDC forecast 2018/04/12
​EDC Economic Outlook: Are we really on the brink of another great recession? 2018/04/05
​EDC achieves record results for Canadian companies on the global stage 2018/04/04
​EDC pays $1B dividend to the Government of Canada 2018/04/04
​EDC responds to the Globe and Mail - Greetings from the "Death Star" 2018/03/16
​EDC recognizes Canada’s Cleantech Export Stars at Globe Forum 2018/03/14
​Export Development Canada steps forward as gender equality champion and mentor  2018/03/08
​Export Development Canada named among Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2018 2018/03/02
​GSM Project Secures $5 Million Financing from EDC and BDC Capital 2018/02/15
Development Finance Institute Canada appoints managing director and announces new “FinDev Canada” brand 2018/02/02
​A Record 13 Canadian Companies Named to the Global Cleantech 100 List 2018/01/23
Canadian companies now have a faster, easier way to insure their export sales 2018/01/15

2017

Title Date
Canadian companies are taking action to protect against uncertainty in NAFTA and US trade policy​ 2017/12/15
2017/12/01
2017/11/28
​EDC opens in Sydney to help Canadian companies sell to and invest in Australia  2017/11/28
​Canada’s call to action for Canadian clean technology: a $1 trillion opportunity 2017/11/27
​Export Development Canada named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2018 2017/11/07
​Canadian and American companies clearly want to do more business together 2017/10/19
​EDC and FITT Teaming up to Educate Canada’s Next Generation of Trade Leaders 2017/10/03
​Export Development Canada prices its first Green Bond in Canadian Dollars responding to rising global interest in climate financing ​2017/08/30
​EDC helps Vancouver-based Discover Energy Corp. expand its operations in South Korea 2017/08/23
​Saskatchewan companies to get more support as Export Development Canada opens new office 2017/07/25
​GE Canada and EDC host supplier day to develop new export opportunities for Canadian companies with expertise in reciprocating engine parts 2017/07/18
​EDC invests CAD 13.5M in equity into BID Group Holdings Ltd. to grow international business opportunities 2017/07/11
EDC provides CAD 6.5M in financing to cleantech company Corvus Energy Inc. to grow its international business
 2017/06/22
EDC to provide project financing for Dubai Solar Park for key contract with Canadian Solar
2017/06/22
​Exporter confidence surprises by going up despite instability in the US: EDC Report 2017/06/22
Recipients of the Adam Chowaniec Memorial Fund Announced 2017/06/09
​EDC employees give back through Community Investment Day 2017/06/07
Export Development Canada opens office in PEI to help small companies that want to export 2017/06/06
Export Development Canada prices third Green Bond, responding to rising global interest in climate financing 2017/05/24
EDC awarded Global Trade Review’s Best Deals of 2016 2017/05/23
​Alberta energy rebound fuels national export recovery, says EDC 2017/05/11
Manitoba’s export performance poised to increase courtesy of diversification, says EDC 2017/05/10
Energy sector rebound boosts Saskatchewan’s export performance, says EDC 2017/05/09
BC’s exports to build on last year’s success, says EDC 2017/05/04
Canadian exporters facing downpour of risk, flood of opportunity in global forecast, says EDC 2017/05/02
​Quebec’s exports take off in next two years, but turbulence a threat 2017/05/02
​Export Development Canada named among the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2017 2017/04/13
​EDC named to Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada by Corporate Knights 2017/04/06
​EDC reports record levels of support for Canadian companies in 2016 2017/03/30
​EDC and Dalhousie University partner to develop next generation of global-minded business leaders 2017/03/27
​EDC’s first international corporate branch opens in Singapore to help Canadian companies win more business in Asia 2017/03/24
​Export Development Canada named one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers for 2017 2017/02/16

2016

Title Date
​India’s largest infrastructure company set to double Canadian suppliers through EDC’s matchmaking 2016/11/18
Startup Canada and EDC open call for submissions to the Adam Chowaniec Memorial Fund for Global Entrepreneurship 2016/11/17
Energy and metal ores set to drive Atlantic Canada’s export growth in 2017: EDC forecast 2016/11/08
​Export Development Canada named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 2016/11/07
2016/11/02
​EDC opens Brossard office to help more South Shore companies go global 2016/10/05
​Foreign investment driving jobs and growth at home: New study by EDC 2016/09/28
​EDC sets up shop in London, UK 2016/09/20
​Diversification drives Manitoba’s export performance in 2016 and sets the stage for more success in 2017 2016/05/19
​Alberta exports experience tough 2016 but double-digit growth expected in 2017 2016/05/18
2016/05/17
​After a challenging 2016, Newfoundland and Labrador exports set to rebound strongly next year 2016/05/09
​Forestry and agri-food sectors driving B.C.’s export performance in 2016 and 2017 2016/05/05
2016/05/05
​Saskatchewan’s agri-food sector bolsters the province’s exports in 2016 2016/05/04
E​DC recognized as Best Global Export Credit Agency by Trade Finance 2016/05/03
​Soaring aerospace industry will give Quebec steady export growth this year and next 2016/04/27
Ontario will be Canada’s export leader in 2016 2016/04/26
Canada’s non-resource exports take centre stage in 2016 2016/04/25
​EDC ranks in Canada’s top ten Responsible Corporate Leaders from Corporate Knights 2016/03/31
​EDC provides CAD 2.5M in financing to Linear Transfer Automation Inc. 2016/03/16
​EDC to provide export mentoring services to winners of Deloitte Canada’s Best Managed Companies award 2016/03/09
​EDC awarded HIO’s Employer Excellence Award 2016/03/09
​Canadian exporters and investors working hard to maintain international business amid slowing global economy: EDC 2015 corporate results 2016/03/04​
​Markham’s Tower Solutions accesses CAD 500 K in EDC financing to support a new contract in Saudi Arabia 2016/03/03​​
​EDC earmarks CAD 750 M for Canadian SMEs in oil and gas sector 2016/02/25
​ISE Metal Inc. accesses USD 1.25 M in EDC financing to grow sales in Mexico 2016/02/17
​Vancouver’s Colton International uses EDC CAD 1.9 M loan guarantee to grow sales in the U.S. and Asia 2016/02/11
​Buddy’s Kitchen uses CAD 850 K in EDC loan guarantees to boost capacity for international sales 2016/02/10
​Sherbrooke’s Exo-s expands operations and business internationally with the help of $4 M in financing from EDC 2016/02/04
​15% more Canadian SMEs use EDC export guarantee in 2015 for international sales 2016/02/02
​British Columbia’s Vanrx uses USD 1.5M in financing from EDC to grow sales into the US and India 2016/01/28
​Winnipeg’s Manitobah Mukluks uses $3.5 M EDC loan guarantee to grow its international export program 2016/01/27
​Canadian companies propel EDC to record year in India 2016/01/26

2015

Title Date
​Exporters see higher international sales despite concerns about global economic conditions 2015/12/17
​CPAC honours EDC with award for excellence in financial reporting 2015/12/10
​EDC provides $16M in financing to LCI Education for expansion in Australia 2015/12/08
​Guelph’s Vivere Hammocks uses EDC loan guarantee allows to increase sales into Europe and Asia 2015/12/03
​Saint-Eustache’s Trafic Innovation uses EDC loan guarantee to boost sales in Colombia 2015/12/02
​EDC responds to demand for sustainable investment with new Green Bond 2015/12/01
​Terrebonne’s Précision SF Tech uses EDC loan guarantee to boost sales in the US 2015/12/01
​Aerospace Sector Continues to Power Strong Export Growth for Quebec: EDC 2015/11/26
Healthy Seafood Exports Help Offset Lower Energy Exports in Atlantic Canada: EDC 2015/11/19
​EDC launches 16th annual International Business Scholarships competition 2015/11/18
​Startup Canada-EDC partnership establishes Adam Chowaniec Memorial Fund for Global Entrepreneurship 2015/11/17​​
​EDC and GE Canada host Industrial Internet technology session, exploring Canadian IT solutions for safer, smarter pipelines 2015/11/17​
​Ontario on Track for Broad-Based Gains in Value of Its Exports: EDC 2015/11/12
​Lower Oil Prices Having Significant Impact on Exports from Western Canada: EDC 2015/11/05
​British Columbia’s Exports Will Rebound Next Year after Modest Gains in 2015: EDC 2015/11/04
​Export Development Canada finances Tata companies up to USD 500 million annually to increase business with Canadian companies 2015/11/04​
​Canadian Companies Stand to Gain from a Growing U.S. Economy: EDC 2015/11/03
EDC opens representation in Johannesburg to help Canadian companies sell and invest in Africa​ 2015/10/29
​Looking to uncover Canada’s future leaders: Odgers Berndtson launches year three of CEO x 1 Day program with new talent development partners 2015/10/01​​
​NOVACAP announces the acquisition of Hallcon Corporation 2015/08/04
EDC announces 2015 International Business Scholarship winners​ 2015/07/28
​Immunotec Obtains $2,780,000 of New Financing 2015/07/20
Export Development Canada issues 10th Annual CSR Report​ 2015/06/29
Exporters more confident about international opportunities, wary of domestic economic conditions​ 2015/06/25
EDC announces $1.5 million financing to Vancouver heart rate monitor maker Mio Global​ 2015/06/23
Life sciences event by EDC and MaRS puts the spotlight on Canadian export opportunities​ 2015/06/10
Canadian companies to benefit from infrastructure MOU with Colombian Development Bank 2015/06/04
EDC and GE Canada host Industrial Internet matchmaking session, promoting collaboration between Canadian high-tech firms 2015/05/27​
EDC provides Valeant Pharmaceuticals with USD 67.5 M to support recent Salix Pharmaceuticals acquisition ​ 2015/05/27​
Saskatchewan exports: strong agri-food and fertilizer sectors to largely offset energy losses 2015/05/26
EDC provides 500k financing to DeeBee’s SpecialTea Foods Ltd.​ 2015/05/21
EDC: Amidst energy struggles, BC’s strong diversification pays off​ 2015/05/21
EDC experts say Canadian trade is more diversified than we may think​ 2015/05/20
EDC: Alberta exports to bounce back from energy losses in 2016​ 2015/05/20
EDC has new Peruvian representative to help Canadian companies sell in the market​ 2015/05/14
EDC: After years of slow growth, Quebec exports take off ​ 2015/05/13
Rising demand for seafood will keep Nova Scotia exports growing in 2015​ 2015/04/30
Newfoundland and Labrador will have to wait until 2016 to see export recovery, says EDC​ 2015/04/29
EDC loans Volkswagen Group EUR 400 M to help grow Canadian sales to their global operations 2015/04/23
EDC: U.S. industrial capacity constraints will fuel Canadian export growth in 2015​ 2015/04/23
Export Development Canada and MaRS partner to drive Canadian SME growth​ 2015/04/09
EDC finances China’s AVIC Leasing for USD 45M​ 2015/04/08
EDC ranks first among Corporate Knights future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders​ 2015/04/01
EDC 2014 results: Canadian companies do more in emerging markets and make more foreign investments ​ 2015/03/31
EDC provides EUR 140 M financing to Spanish satellite company Hispasat for Amazonas 5​ 2015/03/26
EDC and ICBK sign RMB agreement​ 2015/03/23
EDC’s USD 750 K in financing for Mexican Affiliate of GNR Technologies to strengthen Canadian parent​ 2015/03/11
EDC awarded the Deal of the Year for the America’s by Trade Finance Magazine​ 2015/03/05
EDC bringing its global matchmaking and cleantech expertise to PDAC 2015​ 2015/03/03
EDC loans USD 450 M to South Africa’s Transnet for Canadian supply needs​ 2015/03/02
EDC financing helps propel Montreal’s bugatti-sedona onto world stage​ 2015/02/11
EDC recognized as a Top Employer​ 2015/02/05
EDC finances USD 100 M to Mexican OEM supplier Metalsa, opening doors for Canadian suppliers​ 2015/02/03
Appointment of Ms. Mairead Lavery to Senior Vice-President of Business Development​ 2015/01/23
EDC winner of Global Finance's 2014 Best Trade Finance Agency Award​ 2015/01/21
New EDC insurance product allows small Canadian companies to insure their foreign sales in minutes​ 2015/01/13
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2014

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Title Date
Brampton-based Mirus International expands operations into China with EDC guarantee​ 2014/12/17
EDC finances USD 850 M to Vodafone to help connect more Canadian suppliers to telecom giant​ 2014/12/16
For Canadian Christmas tree exporters – ‘Tis the season to be jolly​ 2014/12/12
EDC lead arranger for USD 3.3 B financing for landmark STAR refinery project in Turkey​ 2014/12/11
Exporter confidence slips as instability rises: EDC Report 2014/12/11
EDC finances USD 50 M to Mexican finance company of truck and bus manufacturer Navistar ​ 2014/12/11
EDC provides CAD 2 M in financing for creation of carbon neutral coal replacement with cleantech start-up Diacarbon Energy​ 2014/12/03
Export Development Canada honoured for pioneering Canada’s first ‘green bond’​ 2014/11/27
2014/11/27
EDC provides América Móvil with USD 125 M in financing to help spur more Canadian telecom supply​ 2014/11/25
EDC: Forestry is powering BC exports with a third year of double digit growth​ 2014/11/20
EDC’s 15th annual International Business Scholarships: competition opens​ 2014/11/19
EDC announces USD 22.5 M in recently completed Concordia Healthcare Corp. financings 2014/11/19
Canada’s secret exporters: How one small business helped fuel global trade​ 2014/11/18
Higher volumes offset sharply lower oil prices, rescues Alberta export forecast, says EDC​ 2014/11/18
Agriculture still king in Manitoba, but other sectors booming​ 2014/11/13
EDC’s USD 300 M in financing for Chile’s Codelco to help spur new Canadian sales​ 2014/11/12
Surging growth in the US will help revive Ontario exports, says EDC​ 2014/11/12
Two ways that small businesses can immediately access more financing​ 2014/11/10
Nova Scotia’s export growth best in Canada in 2014​ 2014/11/06
Newfoundland oil exports up 49 per cent, Europe now important player​ 2014/11/05
U.S. housing recovery to help New Brunswick forestry sector to double-digit export growth​ 2014/11/04
EDC forecast says U.S. recovery set to power next global cycle, immediate boon for Canadian companies​ 2014/10/28
EDC and IFC partner to help connect Canadian cleantech business with Chinese buyers​ 2014/10/27
2014/10/22
New Country Risk Quarterly by EDC gives small companies best-in-class market risk information​ 2014/10/09
EDC provides CAD 12 M financing towards Merus Labs acquisition of European pharma brand​ 2014/10/07
REGEN Energy Announces Close of Series B Funding Round ​ 2014/10/07
Real Ventures Fund III reaches $75M with expanded presence in Toronto-Waterloo​ 2014/09/30
The one website all Canadian SMEs need to know to get new business abroad: ECN​ 2014/09/25
Bionym, Makers of the Nymi Band, Closes $14M Series A Financing from Ignition, Export Development Canada, MasterCard, and Relay Ventures​ 2014/09/24
Canadian SMEs to gain from EDC’s USD 50 M financing for Southeast Asia’s San Miguel Corporation​ 2014/09/24
EDC and South Korea’s K-sure team up to make business between Canadian and South Korean companies easier​ 2014/09/22
EDC provides USD 17.5 M in Financing to Montreal’s Specialty Metal and Chemical Producer 5N Plus ​ 2014/09/17
Enterprise Canada Network: New web platform directly connects Canadian companies to international business and technology opportunities​ 2014/09/16
EDC provides Hispasat with Euro 123 M to purchase a satellite from Vancouver’s MDA​ 2014/09/12
EDC provides over EUR 180 M in financing to Telefónica benefiting the Canadian telecom industry​ 2014/09/08
Guyana Goldfields Completes US$185 Million Project Finance Facility: Aurora Gold Project Fully Funded​ 2014/09/03
EDC’s Bonding Products help Quebec’s Baultar Concept secure major contract with Italian Rail Transport Giant​ 2014/08/27
2014/08/13
EDC provides financing to Acadian Seaplants for acquisition of Ireland’s Arramara Teoranta 2014/08/05
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