Export Resources

The export landscape in Canada is complex and can be difficult to navigate. The team at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development can help you connect with organizations that can help your business grow. Below is a list of some resources to help you research and identify your next steps.

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Export Development Canada

About Exporting

Whether you’re exporting products, services or experiences, discover the next step for your business using this timeline

Account Receivable Insurance

Allows customers to insure AR’s up to 90% coverage

Export Guarantee Program

EDC partners with banks to provide them with additional collateral which lets the Canadian bank lend where they normally can’t. This program is good for a number of different facilities including term loans, operating lines, and contract revolvers.

Account Performance Security Guarantee

A bonding solution. It is used to replace collateral to the bank when a company needs to issue a Standby Letter of Credit (LC) or Letter of Guarantee (LG).

Trade Insights & Knowledge

Over 75 years of existence, EDC has gathered quite a bit of trade knowledge, insight and know-how that is now being made available to the market. For United States specific inquiries, there is a country specific Export Help Hub.

Ontario Export Services

New to exporting

Learn how to sell outside of Canada.

Grow your business through exports

Resources for experienced exporters looking for help to expand to new markets.

Magnet Export Business Portal

Create a profile and receive customized information about funding, training, trade missions and advisory services.

Financial help and resources for exporters

Get financial assistance to start exploring or grow your exporting business.

Canada Border Services Agency

Guide to exporting commercial goods from Canada

Exporting goods from Canada, roles and responsibilities, preparing to export, declarations and more.

Checklist for exporting commercial goods from Canada

A checklist of requirements to be used alongside the Guide to Exporting Goods from Canada.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

Export Guides and Statistics

These guides can help you plan and diversify your international business footprint. Includes information about the steps you need to follow to be export-ready, export processes and requirements, and more.