Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Canadian Crown corporation that supports and promotes Canadian exports by providing trade financing, insurance, and risk management services to domestic companies. It is wholly owned by the Government of Canada and headquartered in Ottawa. Beyond commercial trade support, EDC has extended financing into sectors such as energy and defense, including through agreements with Ukraine.
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Ukraine and Canada sign energy cooperation deal and 100-Year Partnership declaration
Ukraine's and Canada's energy ministers signed a Joint Statement on deepening energy cooperation on September 11, alongside a broader package of bilateral commitments. Canada announced new financial measures to support Ukraine's energy sector ahead of the 2026/2027 heating season, an air defense interceptor missile package, and a Drone Deal. President Zelensky and Prime Minister Carney also signed a Declaration on 100-Year Partnership.