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EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Protection for foreign exchange risk management
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
EDC’s Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee helps businesses manage foreign exchange risk while protecting working capital. It covers collateral or margin requirements for foreign exchange derivative contracts of up to three years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Foreign exchange risk management through hedging.
- Use of foreign exchange derivative contracts for currency risk protection.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies with foreign exchange risk exposure.
- Businesses that use foreign exchange hedging instruments.
- Companies working with a financial institution on an FX facility.
Eligible expenses
- Collateral or margin requirements for foreign exchange derivative contracts.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Managerial, technical, and financial capacity of the company.
- Company’s foreign exchange hedging strategy.
- Terms of the financial institution’s foreign exchange facility agreement.
How to apply
1
Determine eligibility
- Assess your company's administrative, technical, and financial competencies.
- Review your company's currency risk management strategy.
- Evaluate the terms of your financial institution's foreign exchange facility agreement.
2
Acquire the guide
- Submit your professional email to receive the guide on optimizing foreign exchange risk coverage strategies.
- Agree to receive EDC's electronic newsletters, trade information, and promotional messages.
3
Read the guide and understand content
- Comprehend the various instruments for foreign exchange coverage.
- Learn how to develop a strategic coverage plan to protect and grow your business.
4
Contact EDC for personalized support
Reach out to EDC's contact number or email for further assistance in implementing a tailored strategy.
Processing and Agreement
- EDC reviews the company’s capabilities, hedging strategy, and financial institution agreement.
- EDC and the financial institution work together to finalize the guarantee.
- Applicants are contacted through EDC or their financial institution.
Additional information
- EDC determines eligibility based on company capabilities, hedging strategy, and the financial institution’s facility agreement.
- The guarantee may support longer FX contracts of up to three years.
- It can help reduce collateral needs for foreign exchange contracts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee Program
What is the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee?
EDC’s Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee helps businesses manage foreign exchange risk while protecting working capital. It covers collateral or margin requirements for foreign exchange derivative contracts of up to three years.
Who is eligible for the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee program?
To be eligible for the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee program, you must:
Company capabilities are assessed.
A foreign exchange hedging strategy is required.
Must have a bank FX facility agreement.
What expenses are eligible under EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee?
Foreign exchange risk management through hedging.
Use of foreign exchange derivative contracts for currency risk protection.
Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee?
You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC) or by phone at 1-800-229-0575.
Where is the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee available?
The EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee program is available across Canada.
Is the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee?
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC)