Go, Grow and Succeed! APRIL 29, 2016 ABOUT EDC Canada s Export - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

APRIL 29, 2016

Export Development Canada

Go, Grow and Succeed!

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› Canada’s Export Credit Agency › Crown corporation wholly owned by

Government of Canada

› Financially self-sustaining › Operates on commercial principles

EDC Mandate:

› To support and develop Canada’s export trade

and international business efforts

ABOUT EDC

› Served over 7,000 customers including many 1st time Exporters!

› 6,000 were SME customers

› Supported business in approximately 200 countries

› Facilitated $30 billion in emerging markets

› Partnership transactions helping banks say “yes” more often

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2015 HIGHLIGHTS

Business Environment Canada considers this country an important export destination. Trade is of high importance to Belgium’s market and the potential for Canadian companies is

• strong. We see solid business and investment potential across a range of

sectors in the market. Key Industries

• Biotechnology, Food & Beverage, Machinery - Packaging, Industrial &

Analytical Instruments, Mining & Metals, Transportation Services EDC in Belgium Canadian companies assisted 211 International buyers insured 404 Business volume 309.97 Million CAD

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EDC: CANADA & BELGIUM HIGHLIGHTS

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EDC SUPPORT TO GROW BUSINESS

 Market Knowledge  Insurance – Trade Credit and Political Risk  Financing – Loan Guarantees and Direct Lending  Bonding and F/X Guarantees

www.edc.ca/insurance

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