EDC Trade Impact Program
Federal - Export Development Canada · Varies — EDC trade financing (expanded 1 Sep 2026)
Trade financing, guarantees, trade credit insurance, and FX solutions for Canadian exporters and their suppliers. Expanded 1 September 2026. Per-business dollar cap is not published on the official campaign page (program-level capacity is not a per-company amount). Published amount: Varies — EDC trade financing (expanded 1 Sep 2026). Best for: Existing exporters and export-suppliers managing tariff or trade disruption. This is a loan, not a grant. Administered by Export Development Canada (EDC). Official source: EDC Trade Impact Program.
Criteria
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| Amount | Varies — EDC trade financing (expanded 1 Sep 2026) |
| Rate / repayable | Varies by EDC product. Repayable: yes (loan / repayable contribution — not a grant). |
| What it funds | Trade financing, guarantees, trade credit insurance, and FX solutions for Canadian exporters and their suppliers. Expanded 1 September 2026. Per-business dollar cap is not published on the official campaign page (program-level capacity is not a per-company amount). Highlights: Expanded 1 Sep 2026; Financing, insurance, and working-capital support; For exporters and their suppliers; No published per-business dollar cap. |
| Intake window | Expanded 1 September 2026 (stated in the program description). See the official page for current product availability. |
| Region | Canada-wide for existing exporters and their suppliers, including Markham. Brand-new shops without export activity should self-select out. |
| Administrator | Export Development Canada (EDC) (Federal - Export Development Canada) |
Published highlights
- Expanded 1 Sep 2026
- Financing, insurance, and working-capital support
- For exporters and their suppliers
- No published per-business dollar cap
FAQ
Is this a grant?
No. EDC Trade Impact Program is catalogued as a loan / repayable contribution. Varies by EDC product Confirm terms on the official page.
Who qualifies in Markham?
Canada-wide for existing exporters and their suppliers, including Markham. Brand-new shops without export activity should self-select out. Qualifies where the published criteria fit: existing businesses; typically 1+ years in business; Canadian citizens, permanent residents; for-profit; requires export / international activity; available across Canada; existing exporters and export-suppliers managing tariff or trade disruption.
Is there a minimum years in business or employee count?
Catalog floors: 1 year(s) in business; no minimum employee count in this catalog. See the official page if a rule is not listed here.
Can newcomers or work-permit holders apply?
The catalog lists Canadian citizens and permanent residents only — work-permit is not in the eligibility list. Do not assume a work-permit newcomer qualifies.
Should a brand-new shop apply?
Real bar: existing exporters and their suppliers (1+ year in the catalog); trade financing, not a grant; per-business dollar cap is not published. A brand-new shop without export activity should self-select out.
When is intake open?
Expanded 1 September 2026 (stated in the program description). See the official page for current product availability.
Related programs
Eligibility is determined by the government administrator (Export Development Canada (EDC)), not Markham Office. Amounts, rates, and windows change. Verify every detail on the official page before you apply. Markham Office is an assessment helper only. As of September 2026.