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Trade Expansion Lending Program - Canada
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Source verified September 8, 2026

Trade Expansion Lending Program

Unlocks more working capital
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Eligible candidates

Overview

Trade Expansion Lending Program is an EDC guarantee product that unlocks more working capital. It appears within EDC’s working capital guarantees offering alongside the Export Guarantee Program, the Account Performance Security Guarantee and the Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Trade Expansion Lending Program Program

What is the Trade Expansion Lending Program?

Trade Expansion Lending Program is an EDC guarantee product that unlocks more working capital. It appears within EDC’s working capital guarantees offering alongside the Export Guarantee Program, the Account Performance Security Guarantee and the Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who can I contact for more information about the Trade Expansion Lending Program?

You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC) or by phone at 1-800-229-0575.

Where is the Trade Expansion Lending Program available?

The Trade Expansion Lending Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Trade Expansion Lending Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Trade Expansion Lending Program is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the Trade Expansion Lending Program?

Trade Expansion Lending Program is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC)