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CANADA’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE PORTFOLIO

The International Trade Portfolio, which includes the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), works to promote trade and help Canadian companies do business internationally.

There are currently several initiatives underway that will result in a greater presence of EDC and CCC internationally, better information sharing among partners and strengthened cooperation on various trade and economic partnership studies. These initiatives are meant to better serve clients and offer a distinct advantage to Canadian companies doing business internationally.

Each member of the International Trade Portfolio has a distinct mandate with complementary products and services.

Trade Commissioner Service

  • Preparation for international Market
  • Market potential assessment
  • Qualified contacts
  • Problems solving

Export Development Canada

  • Accounts receivable, contract and political
  • Risk insurance
  • Foreign buyer, project and private equity financing
  • Contract bonding insurance and guarantees
  • Bank and export guarantees
  • Lines of credit for buyers of Canadian exports

Canadian Commercial Corporation

  • Prime contractor service
  • Procurement service

To find out more on how the International Trade portfolio can help you, check out the new Take on the World brochure.