Export Development Canada
Canada's federal export credit agency, offering trade finance, credit insurance and market intelligence to Canadian exporters.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Public body
- Also known as
- EDC
- Flagship output
- Country Risk Quarterly
- Category
- Sovereign & country risk ratings
- Also covers
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Tier
- Tier 2: National export credit agency publishing recurring country risk and economic outlooks
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canada
- Coverage
- Global country risk and economic outlook for exporters
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 14 Oct 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
In-house economics team led by the chief economist producing global and country forecasts and country risk assessments.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Stuart Bergman, Vice-President and Chief Economist
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Risk Quarterly | Index | Quarterly | Visit site | ||
| Global Economic Outlook | Annual outlook | Biannual | Global Economic Outlook Autumn 2026 | 14 Oct 2026 | Read report |
| Canada Export Outlook | Annual outlook | Annual | Canada Export Outlook 2026 | 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Export Development Canada, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Forecasts global growth of 3% in 2026 rising to 3.2% in 2027.
14 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 to 2027 · Source: Global Economic Outlook Autumn 2026Disrupted oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz and tight refining capacity are keeping fuel costs and inflation elevated, holding borrowing costs high.
14 Oct 2026 · Horizon: next 12 months · Source: Global Economic Outlook Autumn 2026Key downside risks for exporters: tariffs and the CUSMA review, an uneven European recovery from the energy shock, and strong Chinese exports amid weak domestic demand.
14 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 to 2027 · Source: Global Economic Outlook Autumn 2026
Questions about Export Development Canada
What is Export Development Canada?
Canada's federal export credit agency, offering trade finance, credit insurance and market intelligence to Canadian exporters.
How does Export Development Canada produce its intelligence?
In-house economics team led by the chief economist producing global and country forecasts and country risk assessments.
Where is Export Development Canada based?
Export Development Canada is based in Ottawa, Canada.
What does Export Development Canada cover?
Its work covers macroeconomy, trade & supply chains, sovereign & credit, energy & commodities, with a focus on Global, North America, Canada.
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