Export Development Canada says it has deployed $2.1 billion through its Trade Impact Program (TIP), supporting approximately 800 Canadian companies facing tariffs, shifting global trade dynamics and ongoing market uncertainty. Of this total, $1.8 billion was delivered by the end of 2025, with an additional $337 million deployed so far in 2026.
The commercial business support was provided to Canadian companies of all sizes and sectors, with a particular focus on hard‑hit and vulnerable industries, including steel and aluminum, lumber, manufacturing and agri‑food, it said.
EDC launched the TIP in March 2025, committing up to $5 billion over two years through a broad range of financing, such as trade credit insurance and working capital solutions, representing the largest trade‑related support package available. In addition, Canadian exporters and investors continued to benefit from EDC’s core suite of solutions, including expanded lending products, equity investments, business connections and market intelligence to facilitate their international growth and to help diversify their markets. Now in its second year, the program continues to support Canadian exporters and investors as they pursue new markets, acknowledging that trade diversification is a long-term process that requires sustained support, said EDC.
Maninder Sidhu
“Export Development Canada’s Trade Impact Program is helping hundreds of Canadian companies navigate tariffs, shifting global trade dynamics and ongoing uncertainty,” said Maninder Sidhu, Federal Minister of International Trade. “This is Team Canada at work, standing with businesses of every size, especially those in hard‑hit sectors like steel and aluminum, lumber, manufacturing and agri‑food. Together, we’re ensuring Canadian exporters stay competitive, resilient and ready to seize new opportunities.”
Alison Nankivell
“When tariffs and global volatility put pressure on Canadian exporters last year, we stepped up quickly and at scale. Our priority was to support exporters, protect critical business relationships and sustain their continuity. It afforded them stability amid uncertainty, and a foundation from which they could diversify and build future resilience,” said Alison Nankivell, President and CEO, EDC. “As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, we remain committed to providing our support by monitoring areas of greatest need, working closely with federal and private‑sector partners, and leveraging our full suite of solutions to support Canada’s economic growth and trade ambitions.”
EDC said TIP support was provided to companies across Canada, including Ontario (30%), Quebec (26%), Western Canada (24%) and Atlantic Canada (20%). More than 85% of the total support was delivered through working capital and trade credit insurance solutions. These are key solutions that help keep trade flowing during high levels of uncertainty by equipping companies with much needed working capital and the peace of mind that comes with it.
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