Fireside Chat on Foreign Defence Opportunities for Canadian Businesses

January 13, 2026
 - January 13, 2026
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Canadian businesses have more opportunities than ever in the global defence sector—and CCC is here to help. 

Join us for a special fireside chat between Claude Gendron, Director of Customer Acquisition and Outreach at CCC, and Jeff Ryce, Director of Business Development for Aerospace, Defence and Security at CCC as they share their insights on the foreign defence sector.  

This conversation will explore recent successes, such as the recent $1 billion contract between CCC and the German Navy and highlight emerging opportunities.  

What we will discuss: 

  • Who CCC is and how it helps Canadian businesses 
  • How CCC has been engaged in the global defence sector outside of the U.S. DoD 
  • Recent trends in the defence sector in Europe and Asia 
  • Opportunities for Canadian businesses in foreign defence acquisition  
  • How to work with CCC 

Who Should Attend:  

  • Canadian exporters offering solutions to defence departments  
  • Businesses looking to scale internationally through secure, government to government (G2G) contracting  
  • Those who have questions about CCC and about being export-ready for sales to foreign governments.  

Send us your questions in advance and we will address them during the webinar.  

Whether you’re new to CCC or looking to deepen your understanding of defence markets, this session offers a unique perspective from two seasoned experts. Join us! 

Presenters bios: 

About Claude Gendron, Director of Customer Acquisition and Outreach at CCC   

With a career spanning over two decades with the Government of Canada, including 14 years at Global Affairs Canada, Claude has developed a deep understanding of global markets and client needs. At CCC, Claude is crucial in driving customer engagement and expanding the organization’s outreach efforts to support Canadian businesses in securing international contracts.  

About Jeff Ryce, Director of Business Development for Aerospace, Defence and Security at CCC 

Jeff is responsible for growing Canada’s aerospace, defense and security sectors in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, by fostering relationships between Canadian businesses and government buyers. Prior to joining CCC, Jeff held a variety of key roles at General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and worked on U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. 

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