EDC's global infrastructure project list now online, great resource for Canadian companies

OTTAWA, May 8, 2012 /CNW/ - Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced that is has parlayed the success of its annual Canadians at Work: 50 International Infrastructure Projects publication into a new online resource for Canadian companies.

"Connecting Canadian companies to global infrastructure projects, and to other Canadian companies already involved in them, is another opportunity to help create trade opportunities for Canada's infrastructure sector," said Francoise Faverjon-Fortin, Vice-President, Infrastructure and Environment, EDC.

EDC developed the site to deliver three key benefits for Canadian companies:

• First, companies can register their projects online, giving them international exposure in the infrastructure sector.
• Second, companies can be alerted to new opportunities being presented to EDC and DFAIT through local networks around the world.
• Third, companies can research and learn about other Canadian companies in the infrastructure sector, allowing for information-sharing and networking opportunities.

As Canadian companies register their companies and their projects online, the website will evolve and expand its network. More than four new projects will be posted monthly, as will a feature article discussing a specific area of Canadian innovation or expertise in the infrastructure sector.

"Enhancing the ability of Canadian companies to identify and facilitate new partnerships is an important part of tapping into global supply chains, particularly in the infrastructure sector," said Ms. Faverjon-Fortin. "The website will help showcasing Canadian expertise and innovation towards these ends."

EDC began its relationship with the Canadians at Work publication four years ago as a marketing partnership with ReNew Canada, a Canadian infrastructure publication.

Between 2008 and 2011, EDC worked with over 2100 Canadian companies in the infrastructure sector, in over 175 markets, helping them win and deliver upon CAD 85 billion in export trade.

EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 7,700 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining and a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis.

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