The Expert Deployment Mechanism for Trade and Development (EDM), funded by Global Affairs Canada, helps developing countries negotiate, implement, adapt to, and benefit from their trade and investment agreements with Canada. Canadian and international technical experts are deployed based on specific country needs, while exploratory talks are underway, during formal negotiations, or following the conclusion and ratification of an agreement.
EDM is implemented on behalf of Global Affairs Canada by
Cowater International and the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.
Negotiating
Enhancing the ability of partner country MDAs to engage in exploratory discussions and negotiate sustainable and inclusive trade and investment agreements.
Implementing
Enhancing the ability of partner country MDAs to strengthen, develop, and execute legislation, regulations and policies supporting the implementation of sustainable and inclusive trade and investment agreements with Canada.
Maximizing Benefits
Increasing the capacity of partner country MDAs to expand access to export-oriented economic opportunities for SMEs, particularly those led by women, indigenous or other under-represented groups.