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EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Protection for foreign exchange risk management
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
EDC’s Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee helps businesses manage foreign exchange risk while protecting working capital. It supports foreign exchange derivative contracts and collateral or margin requirements for 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
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 supports foreign exchange derivative contracts and collateral or margin requirements for 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) by email at none 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 the province of Quebec.
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)