About Us
CCC is Canada’s government to government contracting agency
At the cross-road of commerce and international relations
Canadian Commercial Corporation is a Crown corporation (government-owned enterprise) established in 1946 under the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act and are accountable to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
As the only Canadian agency that offers international contracting expertise to forge commercial contracts between Canadian businesses and foreign governments, we operate at the crossroads of commerce and international relations and enable Canadians to compete successfully in complex and highly competitive government procurement markets.
Proven record
For over 75 years, we have helped Canadian businesses secure billions in contracts with national, state, and municipal governments around the world and have been a reliable partner as we delivered projects of importance to those governments. Between 2012 and 2022, we facilitated over $23 billion in successful commercial contracts with governments in 30 countries.
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What is Government to government contracting?
Specialized in sales to governments
Government acquisitions are highly complex, politically sensitive, and require a significant
budget. We are the only Canadian agency that offers commercial advocacy, collaborative project development, and international contracting expertise to help Canadian businesses secure contracts with foreign governments at the national, state, and municipal level.
Canadian government advocacy
We work alongside other Government of Canada partners to provide a whole-of-government approach to supporting Canadian businesses and their government customers around the world.
For government buyers, the local Canadian Embassy or High Commission is an easy way to connect with Canada and us . Simply ask for a referral to CCC from a Trade Commissioner in market or contact us directly. The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) also helps Canadian companies navigate international markets. If you have a potential project with a foreign government, ask for a referral to CCC or contact us directly.
Since many government procurements require a turnkey package including financing, we work with Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, to bring buyer financing and project financing to the table.
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About us
The Canadian Commercial Corporation is a Canadian government agency that specializes in building successful commercial relationships between Canadian businesses and foreign governments.
Purpose
Our purpose is to advance trade between Canada and other nations to serve Canada’s economic interests and strengthen bilateral relationships.
Mission
Our mission is to use our international contracting expertise to support Canada and Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world. We achieve this by supporting the export of Canadian technology, expertise, and shared values that contribute to prosperity and security both in Canada and abroad.
Vision
Our vision is to improve the lives of people by delivering made-in-Canada solutions to the world.
Results-driven
We are accountable to deliver results for Canadian businesses, their government buyers, and the Government of Canada. We expect all those who work for and with us to find solutions that move opportunities forward, to balance contract risks and returns, to innovate when faced with challenges, and to commit to delivering more made-in-Canada solutions to the world.
Trustworthy
We are a trustworthy international partner and expect all those who work for and with us to be competent and reliable, to build long-term relationships that are inclusive and respect diversity, to negotiate in good faith, to practice environmental, social and governance responsibility, and to improve the lives of people impacted by our commercial activities.
Responsible
We operate in a way that meets our fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. As a government-owned enterprise, our choices for how we operate and how we execute on our mandate with Canadian businesses and their government buyers around the world, are consistent with this.
In this way we deliver on our basic responsibilities to people and planet and set the stage for our long-term success.
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Competing in a global marketplace
We help Canadian businesses compete in the complex and competitive government procurement marketplaces. We support Canadian businesses when they are pursuing international sales opportunities with government buyers that have a high political or military profile and require government access, advocacy, and support for success.
Our programs
We support Canadian businesses through our International Prime Contractor program where we create government to government (G2G) contracts that connect foreign government buyers with Canadian businesses for public sector contract opportunities. Our U.S. DoD Prime Contractor program is designed to help Canadians sell to the U.S. military.
Our Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) allows Canadian businesses to identify government procurement opportunities, while our advisory services help Canadians get advice on how to export their products, services and solutions abroad – all free of charge.
Our government to government process
We deliver value by using a government to government (G2G) contracting approach where we assume the role of prime contractor with an international government buyer, enter into a teaming agreement with the Canadian supplier, manage all performance oversight and provide a Government of Canada guarantee that the contract will be delivered as per the contractual terms and conditions.
This successful approach has resulted in $23 billion in contracts for Canadian businesses between 2012 and 2022.
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Government to government (G2G) contracting approach
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Strengthening bilateral relationships
We’ve become a trusted partner of foreign government buyers seeking Canadian solutions. We help governments meet sensitive or urgent acquisition needs that are challenging to fulfil through competitive tendering, ensure projects get delivered as contracted, and reduce the risk of bribery or corruption during the procurement process.
Our programs
We support foreign government buyers through our International Prime Contractor program and our U.S. DoD Prime Contractor program.
Our government to government process
We deliver value by using a government to government (G2G) contracting approach where we assume the role of prime contractor, manage all performance oversight and provide a Government of Canada guarantee that the contract will be delivered as per the contractual terms and conditions.
This approach has delivered thousands in successful contracts for governments in 30 countries in key sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, clean technology, defence, infrastructure, ICT, public security and more.
Services for Government Buyers
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Successfully delivering in-kind foreign aid
As a leader in international contracting, procurement, and project management, we partner with Canadian government departments and agencies to help them deliver in-kind foreign aid to governments around the world.
Our vast international experience and deep connections with Canadian companies, enables us to fulfill complex purchasing needs related to various Government of Canada aid program priorities such as providing urgent and emergency disaster relief support and facilitating Canada’s contributions in other international endeavours.
Sourcing services for Canadian Aid Delivery
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Our programs and services
About our International Prime Contractor program
International Prime Contractor is a fee-based program where we sign government to government (G2G) contracts with foreign government buyers with a guarantee of contract performance.
For Canadian businesses
We support Canadian businesses that have experience selling internationally, sell directly to government buyers as a normal sales mode, and have a sales lead that is relatively large (>$10M) or will lead to a larger deal that will get attention at senior levels of the buying government.
For Government buyers
We can enter into G2G commercial contracts with most governments for the sale of Canadian solutions. We can work with all levels of government – national, state, and municipal, as well as their agencies and government-owned enterprises.
Supported sectors
We place a priority on the Aerospace, Clean Technology, Defence, Infrastructure, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sectors but we also support other sectors such as Agriculture and Health.
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About our U.S. DoD Prime Contractor program
U.S. DoD Prime Contractor is a free program funded by the Government of Canada and supported by the U.S. Government, to help Canadians sell their products, services and solutions to the U.S. military.
For U.S. military buying commands
We support acquisition from Canada for over twenty procurement offices. Some of the key offices we partner with include the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Army Procurement, U.S. Navy Procurement, U.S. Air Force Procurement, U.S. Coast Guard Procurement, DLA Troop Support and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
For Canadian businesses
We support Canadian businesses that have goods and services that are of interest to the U.S. military and/or have an opportunity to sell directly to the U.S. Department of Defense. Using this program is mandatory for any contracts over USD$250,000 between Canadian businesses and any branch in the U.S. military.
Beyond traditional military goods
Every year, the U.S. military buys massive volumes of non-military goods. Canadian companies work with us to provide goods and services like navigation and nautical systems, aircraft parts and chartered passenger flights, travelling canes, pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, hoists and monorails, snow removal equipment, fabricated metals and surgical instruments to the U.S. DoD.
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About GBOF
Canada’s Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) is an online tool that enables Canadian businesses to search for bid opportunities with foreign governments. Made in Canada for Canadians, with all opportunities auto-translated into English and French, this tool empowers Canadian businesses to grow and expand into new international markets.
For Canadian businesses
GBOF is available exclusively for all Canadian businesses. No matter your company size, there is an opportunity for you to sell to a foreign government.
Thousands of new opportunities
GBOF offers single sign-on access to bid opportunities from over 30 sources, covering 200 jurisdictions. The portal lists over 1.5 million sales opportunities and over 5,000 new bid requests are added to site every day in sectors such as aerospace, clean technologies, resources, infrastructure, ICT and more.
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About our Advisory Services
We provide practical international business development advice, referrals, and tools that are designed bring all the supports you need to enable you at each stage of your deal.
For Canadian businesses
We support Canadian businesses that are looking to sell internationally, and sell directly to government buyers as a normal sales mode. Whether you have a sales opportunity in hand or not, we can help you take the next step to sell to foreign governments.
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About our Sourcing for Aid Delivery program
As a leader in international contracting, procurement, and project management, we help deliver in-kind foreign aid to governments around the world to support Government of Canada’s foreign policy priorities, such as:
- Providing urgent and emergency disaster relief support
- Helping foreign governments fight cross-border crime
- Supporting domestic and international anti-terrorism efforts
- Facilitating Canada’s contributions in other international endeavours
For Government of Canada departments and agencies
From medical supplies to temporary bridges, we have secured and delivered in-kind aid for various federal programs as part of Canada’s response to humanitarian crisis over the decades. We can partner with any Canadian government department or agency to help them deliver in-kind foreign aid to governments around the world.
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Our Impact on the world
Economic development in St. Kitts and Nevis
With CCC’s support, Canadian JV Driver completed a second pier at Port Zante, St. Kitts & Nevis that allows the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to the growing demands of its tourism industry.
Water infrastructure upgrades in Barbados
To support the Barbados Water Authority, CCC collaborated with Canadian CowaterSogema International to upgrade water meters to 98,000 households and improve efficiency in operations.
Agro-industrial growth in Bangladesh
Over the years, CCC has supported Bangladesh’s agriculture sector through the supply of potash from Canpotex. This fertilizer is critical to the country’s $1 billion agricultural industry (2021) and is a driver for their continued domestic development.
Social programs support in Honduras
Working with the Governments of Honduras and Canadian Bank Note, CCC helped to deliver a national lottery system that funds the countries’ maternal and child health, educational and other social programs.
Transportation infrastructure upgrades in Ghana
Through a project with CCC and JV Driver, Ghana has a new world class container handling and devanning port terminal that is increasing the country’s economic development and providing more local employment opportunities.
Water and sewage network upgrades in Dominican Republic
Through a project with CCC and Groupe Helios, residents of Santo Domingo are benefitting from the clean-up and expansion of the potable water and sewage networks of the Guajimia Canal and the construction of 800 new homes.
Increased public security in Panama
Through a CCC international project , the Ministry of Security in Panama was able to increase security and emergency response through the purchase of a system from GDMS for computer-assisted dispatch, real-time officer location, and instant data transfer to identify licence plates, faces and other information.
Economic development in Ecuador
CCC worked with the City of Quito and Canadian Aecon for the construction of a new airport, which supports the country’s tourism, energy and agro-industrial sectors. The new facility also provides local economic benefits through employment for transportation and aircraft services.
Defence capabilities in the U.S.
CCC is a critical partner in the supply of goods and services to the U.S. Department of Defence. Our unique relationship with the U.S. DoD is designed to coordinate the continent’s common defence and increase economic cooperation through defence requirements.
Environmental protection in Bolivia
To meet an urgent need, CCC and Coulson Aircrane were able to assist the Government of Bolivia with its firefighting efforts in Chiquitania, a region of tropical savannas close to the Bolivian Amazon rainforest.
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Responsible Business Conduct
Canada’s strategy
Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) is a priority for Canada and is central to Canada’s trade diversification strategy, inclusive trade and sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Canada’s RBC strategy complements its approach to human rights, taking action on climate change, sustainable development, multilateralism, a rules-based trading system, recognizing, respecting, protecting and fulfilling the rights of Indigenous peoples, and children, eradicating poverty, combatting discrimination, promoting gender equality and inclusion and diversity—including digital inclusion. It also aligns closely with the Government of Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy, including its Feminist International Assistance Policy.
Canada’s international commitments
Canada has committed to RBC on the global stage, through ratifying several international treaties and adhering to various guidelines that promote RBC, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises and as it relates to the respect and recognition of the human rights of Indigenous peoples, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Canada’s commitments
As a federal Crown corporation, we align with and support Canada’s RBC commitments and ensure it is at the core of our operations. We support Canada’s strategy by:- Building awareness and championing action. We help Canadian companies in Canada and abroad increase their understanding of Canada’s RBC expectations, create opportunities for sharing information and best practices, and demonstrate the competitive advantage of doing business with Canadian companies with leading responsible business practices to partners around the world.
- Focusing on due diligence and accountability. This includes providing Canadian companies active abroad with the tools they need to mitigate risks and succeed. This includes new digital tools, a due diligence reporting standard, a Digital RBC Attestation, and access to Canada’s two dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Strengthening the global RBC ecosystem through contributing to the rules-based international system, building capacity and developing an enabling framework through advancing RBC considerations in trade and foreign investment protection agreements, and facilitating partnerships and dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
Our commitments
CCC is committed to ensure that we, and the companies we work with, operate in an environmentally, socially, and ethically responsible manner in Canada and abroad. We have taken several steps to ensure that we and the companies we work with, operate in a way that supports Canada’s strategy for responsible business conduct.
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CCC offers a number of services for successful government procurement opportunities.
