Financing

• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
  BDC provides consulting services to help Canada's small businesses in all sectors, with particular emphasis on knowledge and export-based industries. Its products include term loans, quasi-equity financing, subordinate financing and venture capital.

• Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
  CCC is an export sales agency which helps Canadian exporters win sales, on improved terms, in government and private sector foreign markets. It provides foreign buyers with a guarantee, backed by the Government of Canada, that a contract will be performed according to its terms. For SMEs, CCC's greatest value is its expertise in reducing red tape, minimizing risk and negotiating contracts. For larger companies, CCC's role in government-to-government sales frequently facilitates sales on a sole-source basis.

• Export Development Canada (EDC)
  EDC is a Canadian financial institution providing trade finance services to support Canadian exporters and investors in some 200 markets. Browse the EDC Web site to find out how to minimize the risk of non-payment by buyers, access working capital, and learn more about sources of export financing.

• Program for Export Market Development (PEMD)
  The PEMD - Trade Association Activities program provides assistance on a cost-shared basis to Canadian, sectoral trade associations that have a national mandate. Please note that International Trade Canada has closed the Program for Export Market Development for Industry. However, PEMD-Industry contributions that were approved before March 30, 2004 will be honoured.

• Sources of Financing
  On the Strategis Website, Industry Canada maintains a directory of Canadian financial providers. From chartered banks to venture capital, tap into a wide array of financing providers in the Canadian capital marketplace.

• Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC)
  Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) is a technology investment fund established to contribute to the achievement of Canada's objectives: increasing economic growth, creating jobs and wealth, and supporting sustainable development. TPC makes strategic investments in research, development and innovation in order to encourage private sector investment, and to maintain and grow the technology base and technological capabilities of Canadian industry. One of the industry sectors it supports is Aerospace and Defence. Please visit the Website for additional information and see if your firm is eligible.