CCC is Canada’s government to government contracting agency
CCC and Canada’s G2G is here to successfully deliver on international procurements. Guaranteed.
Operating at the junction of commerce and international relations
Governments around the world lead important initiatives or projects that require them to commit to large and critical purchase contracts. These can be complex, politically sensitive, and expensive. Governments need effective execution and successful delivery.
As a Government of Canada agency, CCC is here to support foreign governments in their mandate to successfully deliver projects to their citizens.
We enable acquisitions from Canadian suppliers of products and services on a government to government (G2G) basis, and our unique offering is designed to reduce the risks for both Canadian businesses and their government buyers.
CCC is a government-owned enterprise that reports to Canada’s minister responsible for international trade
Canadian Commercial Corporation is a Crown corporation (government-owned enterprise) established in 1946 under the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act and we are accountable to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.
As the only Canadian agency that offers international contracting expertise, we have facilitated the delivery of billions in Canadian products and services to national, state, and municipal governments around the world using G2G contracts.
Proven record
We are a reliable diplomatic and economic partner. Our G2G contracts ensure the delivery of projects of importance to both government buyers and Canadians.
For over 75 years, we have helped Canadian businesses secure billions in contracts with national, state, and municipal governments around the world. Between 2013 and 2023, we facilitated over $24.7 billion in successful commercial contracts with governments in 34 countries. We are also a reliable partner to our government partners as we help them deliver projects of importance.
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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 Government of Canada 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 within the Government of Canada is to advance trade between Canada and other nations,
to serve Canada’s economic interests, and strengthen bilateral relationships.
Mission
Through our international contracting expertise, we support Canada and Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world.
Vision
To improve the lives of people by delivering more made-in-Canada solutions to every corner of 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 represent Canada to the world.
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, to negotiate in good faith, 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 execute on our mandate 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 because some international sales need a pathfinder and government advocacy to level the playing field.
Our services
We support Canadian businesses through our International Prime Contractor service 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 service 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 pursuit 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 $24.7 billion in contracts for Canadian businesses between 2013 and 2023.
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Strengthening bilateral relationships
We help foreign government buyers find Canadian solutions to meet their needs.
Commercial relationships forged with CCC’s services helps to deepen bilateral relations between countries and provides a collaborative means to get projects of national and sub-national importance completed.
Our services
We support foreign government buyers through our International Prime Contractor service and our U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service.
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, oversee the execution of the contract 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 around the world 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.
Value of contracts delivered in 2023-2024 (5-year totals)
$15.7B
$1.2B
$10.1B
$2.2B
Our services
International Prime Contractor: Canada’s G2G
Our International Prime Contractor service is designed to strengthen Canada’s bilateral relationships while supporting Canadian business success. We do this by providing an end-to-end service where we are actively involved in the project from the proposal stage through contract negotiations and final delivery.
For Government buyers
CCC’s International Prime Contractor service enables foreign governments to make acquisitions from Canada through government to government (G2G) contracts to address priority needs.
The service enables governments buyers to move from an arms-length vendor selection process to a collaboration between governments supported by the expertise of the private sector to scope the right solution. By the time CCC delivers an unsolicited proposal, we have thoroughly evaluated the integrity, technical, financial, and managerial capabilities of the Canadian vendor and their ability to successfully deliver on the contract. This significantly reduces procurement risks and increases the chance for successful project delivery.
We enter into G2G commercial contracts with most national, state, and municipal, as well as their agencies and government-owned enterprises for the sale of Canadian solutions.
For Canadian businesses
CCC’s International Prime Contractor enables Canadian businesses to partner with the Government of Canada to pursue and win more government contracts abroad. the pursuit arrangement offered by the International Prime Contractor service allows us to advocate for them and their proposal, seek the right terms and conditions for contract success, and to be there to troubleshoot from project development to final payment.
The service is ideally suited for 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.
Supported sectors
We place a priority on the aerospace, clean technology, defence, security, infrastructure, and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors but we also support other sectors such as agriculture and health.
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U.S. DoD Prime Contractor: Canada’s G2G for the U.S. Department of Defense
Canada and the United States have a unique G2G contracting relationship for military acquisitions from Canada anchored in the Canada-U.S. Defence Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA). As Canada’s foreign military sales agency, we are funded by the Government of Canada to:
- Strengthen Canada-U.S. defence procurement cooperation under the U.S.-Canada Defence Production Sharing Agreement (1956).
- Support an expanded defence supply base and enhance DoD access to products and services from Canadian industry.
- Reduce barriers to the contracting process to enable Canadian businesses to sell their products and services to DoD.
For U.S. military buying commands
Our U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service not only broadens their supply base, it reduces their supply chain risk as we perform an integrity, technical, managerial, and financial due diligence on the Canadian supplier. Our service also reduces contract administration effort, provides assurance of value for money, and delivers a guarantee of contract performance.
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
Our U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service provides them with the expertise and support they need to sell their products and services to the U.S. military. Not only do they have the Government of Canada as a sales partner, Canadian businesses can compete on equal footing with U.S. firms as they are seen as a domestic supplier.
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 Global Bid Opportunity Finder (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 40 sources, covering 200 jurisdictions. The portal lists new sales opportunities 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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Sourcing: Service for government of Canada for in-kind aid deliver
We are an executing agency for the Government of Canada’s humanitarian and military in-kind foreign aid delivery. We leverage our international contracting expertise to support Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces to deliver on a wide range of initiatives, such as:
- Delivering Canada’s military aid contribution to Ukraine
- Providing urgent disaster relief support from Canada
- Equipping governments to fight cross-border crime, such as
fraud and human trafficking - Supporting international and domestic anti-terrorism efforts
- Facilitating international endeavors, like scientific and medical
collaboration programs.
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.
Read about our sourcing services for Canadian aid delivery
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.
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.
