 New Quito International Airport Project Receives UN CSR Award
CCC congratulates Corporación Quiport for its Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2010, which was presented yesterday by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Quito, Ecuador. Quiport is considered by the UNITAR as an example of what private sector enterprises must do to ensure the improvement of the standard of living in the countries where they operate.
The United Nations also granted Mr. Philippe Baril, President and CEO of Quiport, the award "Peace Champion" (a gold-leaf medal) that is delivered once a year around the world, as recognition to his contribution to the understanding of the parties involved in this project.
Mr. Alexander Mejía, Head of the UNITAR Asia-Pacific Mission, explained that Quiport was selected among 80 nominations from around the world to receive the Corporate Social Responsibility Award.
The Government of Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), will be hosting the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors (AGM) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Calgary, Alberta, from March 23-29, 2011. CCC is proud to act on behalf of CIDA to complete the contracting and procurement activities needed to manage the logistics for this high-profile international event. For more information on the 2011 IDB meeting, please visit: www.idb2011bid.com
 On Sunday, September 19, CCC staff members took to the streets and joined 14,000 civilians and armed forces personnel to walk, run and roll in the Canada Army Run Half Marathon. Run participants raised over $60,000 to benefit Soldier On, which supports injured military personnel participate in sports as part of their rehabilitation, and the Military Families Fund, which helps armed forces families. The Canada Army Run was certainly an inspirational and motivational event, as the participants and the thousands in the cheering crowds came together to support the men and women of the armed forces.
News Update - President Correa Visits New Quito International Airport (NQIA)
Quito, Ecuador - On Monday, August 30th, Rafael Correa, President of Ecuador, visited the new airport construction site accompanied by Ecuadorian and Municipal authorities.
During the visit, Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ricardo Patiño, Mayor of Quito, Augusto Barrera and President of Quiport, Philippe Baril signed a key document which signals the Ecuadorian government's support of the NQIA project. During his speech, Minister Patiño spoke about the importance of technology transfer in foreign investment and applauded the NQIA as a good example of technology transfer.
The signing ceremony was attended by various Ecuadorian authorities including: the President of Ecuador's Constitutional Court, the Prosecutor General, the Attorney General and the Ministers of Defence and of National Security. The Vice-Mayor of Quito, members of the Quito Municipal Council as well as the US and Canadian Ambassadors were among the 120 guests present.
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), the Government of Canada's international contracting and procurement agency and prime contractor for the construction of the NQIA, is pleased by President Correa's recent visit. The airport project is a prime example of Canadian investment in Ecuador and ongoing cooperation between Canada and Ecuador.
NQIA site visit by Minister Kent
 Quito (Ecuador) - On Friday, August 20, 2010, the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) visited the site of the New Quito International Airport (NQIA). He was accompanied by Mr. Andrew Shisko, Ambassador of Canada to Ecuador, and met with representatives from Quiport, Aecon AG, and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC). While on-site, Minister Kent reiterated the importance of the project to Canada and his support for what will be one of the most modern airports in Latin America.
The Hill Times has published an Op-Ed piece written by CCC President and CEO Marc Whittingham in its Defence Policy Briefing entitled Canadian equipment can satisfy foreign military requirements.
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Successful completion of contract for Maritime Patrol Dash 8 planes by Field Aviation and Bombardier
CCC is proud to report that the contract for Maritime Patrol Dash 8 planes has been successfully carried out and closed-out. The project has been active since 2004, when Canadian avionics company, Field Aviation began pursuing a Maritime Patrol requirement with Customs and Border Protection in the United States. As the contract was moving to award, Field Aviation knew exactly where to turn in the Canadian government to ensure a strong contract structure which met the Federal Acquisition Regulations in the United States.
Using its in-depth knowledge of complex contracting issues and its experience working with the U.S. Government, CCC worked with Field Aviation, Bombardier Special Missions, and an American prime contractor to structure a contract that was satisfactory to all parties for the supply of seven Maritime Patrol Dash 8 planes. The planes were manufactured by Bombardier, with Field Aviation providing engineering modifications to transform the aircraft for maritime patrol usage. This particular contract benefited from CCC?s expertise because the Corporation was able to help the two Canadian suppliers navigate certain complex U.S. DoD requirements. Through its specialised knowledge and contract management resources, CCC was also able to certify that the cost to the U.S. government was fair and reasonable. CCC's involvement kept all parties in agreement throughout contract negotiations, and ensured that a tight and interdependent schedule was met.
General Dynamics to Supply 250 RG-31 MRAP Vehicles to the U.S. Defense Department
LONDON, Ontario, Canada - U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a $227.4 million delivery order to produce 250 RG-31 Mk5E vehicles for its Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics YSE: GD)
Vehicle production will occur at BAE Systems Land Systems OMC of Benoni, South Africa. Deliveries will be completed by October 2010.
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