Export Development Canada has joined the Startup Canada National Tour, bringing a global trade perspective to the coast-to-coast effort to support and expand Canada's entrepreneur sector. Senior vice-president of business development for Export Development Canada Rajesh Sharma said entrepreneurs and SMEs are an economic driving force in Canada, and are often a hotbed of innovation. … Read more
Export Development Canada announced its commitment to invest up to $7.5 million in Avrio Ventures Limited Partnership II (Avrio II), a venture capital fund investing in innovative food and agricultural companies that provide solutions to global challenges in the areas of health, wellness and sustainability. The Avrio II fund will target Canadian companies operating in … Read more
A national survey of Canadian exporters suggests that new, previously untapped markets will play an important part of their growth strategy over the next two years. The Trade Confidence Index, a bi-annual survey by Export Development Canada, asked Canadian exporters about recent and future plans to enter new export markets. Fifty-six per cent of Canadian … Read more
A national survey of Canadian exporters suggests a significant shift in attitude toward the global economy. The Trade Confidence Index, a bi-annual survey by Export Development Canada, found that six in 10 exporters believed that global economy would worsen in the fall of 2011. In the spring of 2012, only 2 in 10 had this … Read more
A national survey of Canadian exporters found that after years of a higher Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, they have now factored the impact into their overall operations. The Trade Confidence Index, a bi-annual survey by Export Development Canada, asked Canadian exporters about their efforts to deal with a consistently higher dollar. More … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) announced one appointment and three reappointments to Export Development Canada's board of directors. Fast named Elliot Lifson, a senior executive from Quebec, and reappointed Jeff Burghardt, Adam Chowaniec and Donald MacLeod. The appointments are for three-year terms. Call 613-992-7332.
Export Development Canada signed an agreement at the Singapore International Air Show with ICBC Financial Leasing Co. to develop their mutual interest in the procurement and leasing of various aircraft types manufactured by Montreal-based Bombardier. ICBC Financial Leasing is a major player in the Chinese aircraft leasing market, in addition to its activities in the … Read more
Export Development Canada announced the signing of an agreement with the China Development Bank Corporation to identify projects between Chinese and Canadian companies that could be facilitated through partnered financing. Under the agreement, Export Development Canada and China Development Bank Corporation will focus on key sectors including transportation and aerospace, but will also encompass the … Read more
Export Development Canada announced that it has provided China Everbright Environmental Energy with USD $10 million in financing for the development of a series of solid waste-to-energy plants with clean technologies. Export Development Canada's involvement is predicated upon the strong potential for Canadian supply and services into the various projects, and the interest demonstrated by … Read more
Export Development Canada said Canadian companies investing in foreign markets continues to be an important part of their growth plans despite the ongoing recovery period. More than 60 per cent of Canadian companies with Canadian direct investments abroad expect their sales to increase in the next six months. More than 30 per cent of these … Read more
