The Government of Canada has renewed the Creative Export Strategy and opened the 2026–27 intake of the Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program. The program supports eligible Canadian creative industries organizations in developing export markets.
Fashion design is an eligible sector under the program. Three Canadian fashion companies received funding in the most recent cohort (2025–26).
Information Webinars
Canadian Heritage is hosting application guidance webinars:
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English: May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET — Register here
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French: May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM ET — Register here
Program contact
creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca | Tel: 1-866-811-0055