I am going to respond hypothetically, because I cannot discuss specific transactions. If a Canadian export company comes to see us and requests funding for machinery and equipment that will improve its ability to export, EDC will certainly be able to grant it a loan. In such a case, it is clear that this loan will depend on the quality of the Canadian company and its financial situation. Such loans would not be granted to businesses that are not creditworthy. The risk must be commercially justifiable, but it may be higher than what is acceptable for a charter bank. Usually, EDC tries to find a solution with the company's banker in order to share the risk or increase the company's financial capacity.
On June 11th, 2009. See this statement in context.