Jennifer Sommerfeld
Senior knowledge product manager
Export Development Canada
Jennifer Sommerfeld
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Insurance
Get short-term coverage for occasional exports
Maintain ongoing coverage for active exporters
Learn how credit insurance safeguards your business and opens doors to new markets.
See how portfolio credit insurance helped this Canadian innovator expand.
Guarantees
Increase borrowing power for exports
Free up cash tied to contracts
Protect profits from exchange risk
Unlock more working capital
Find out how access to working capital fueled their expansion.
Loans
Secure a loan for global expansion
Get financing for international customers
Access funding for capital-intensive projects
Find out how direct lending helped this snack brand go global.
Learn how a Canadian tech firm turns sustainability into global opportunity.
Investments
Get equity capital for strategic growth
Explore how GoBolt built a greener logistics network across borders.
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See how Canadian cleantech firms are advancing global sustainability goals.
Build relationships with global buyers to help grow your international business.
Resources
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Explore strategies to enter new markets
Understand trade tariffs and how to manage their impact
Learn ways to protect your business from uncertainty
Build stronger supply chains for reliable operation
Access tools and insights for agri-food exporters
Find market intelligence for mining and metals exporters
Get insights to drive sustainable innovation
Explore resources for infrastructure growth
Export stage
Discover practical tools for first-time exporters
Unlock strategies to manage risk and boost growth
Leverage insights and connections to scale worldwide
Learn how pricing strategies help you enter new markets, manage risk and attract customers.
Get expert insights and the latest economic trends to help guide your export strategy.
Trade intelligence
Track trade trends in Indo-Pacific
Uncover European market opportunities
Access insights on U.S. trade
Browse countries and markets
Get expert analysis on markets and trends
Discover stories shaping global trade
See what’s ahead for the world economy
Monitor shifting global market risks
Read exporters’ perspectives on global trade
Knowledge centre
Get answers to your export questions
Research foreign companies before doing business
Find trusted freight forwarders
Gain export skills with online courses
Get insights and practical advice from leading experts
Listen to global trade stories
Learn how exporters are thriving worldwide
Explore export challenges and EDC solutions
Discover resources for smarter exporting
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