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The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is a federal Crown corporation that facilitates government-to-government (G2G) contracts between qualified Canadian exporters and foreign public-sector buyers. Acting as the prime contractor, CCC signs and manages international contracts on behalf of the Government of Canada, providing assurance of performance and transparency for buyers while helping Canadian firms compete on major procurements.
At a glance — Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
| Type | Crown corporation (G2G contracting authority) |
|---|---|
| Mandate | Enable Canadian companies to sell to foreign governments via fair, transparent, and secure government-to-government contracts |
| Legal framework | Canadian Commercial Corporation Act and related trade/defence procurement policies |
| Focus areas | Defence, aerospace, security, infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, cleantech, and public utilities |
| Key partners | Global Affairs Canada (incl. Trade Commissioner Service) • Export Development Canada • Public Services and Procurement Canada • Provincial agencies |
| Official site | ccc.ca |
What CCC does
- Prime contractor: CCC signs contracts with foreign governments and enters into back-to-back agreements with Canadian suppliers, providing sovereign-level assurance of delivery and payment structures aligned to international best practice.
- U.S. Department of Defense access: Long-standing arrangements streamline Canadian participation in U.S. defense procurement; CCC can act as prime under established bilateral frameworks.
- Procurement integrity & value: G2G models can reduce sole-source risk, strengthen oversight, and accelerate delivery for urgent public projects.
- Project support: Bid development, contract structuring, performance management, and dispute resolution with clear milestones and compliance requirements.
How CCC works with others
- Coordinates export finance and risk-mitigation with Export Development Canada and commercial lenders.
- Works with the Trade Commissioner Service and missions abroad to qualify opportunities and buyers.
- Aligns with Canadian and foreign procurement laws, security/export controls, and anti-corruption rules.
Benefits for buyers and suppliers
- Buyers receive Canada’s assurance on contract management and transparency.
- Suppliers gain a credible route to complex public projects, clearer payment terms, and support on compliance and performance.
History (brief)
- 1946: CCC established to assist post-war reconstruction trade and government procurement abroad.
- Late 20th century–present: Expanded G2G services across defence, infrastructure, and public-sector markets; strengthened integrity frameworks.
See also
- Global Affairs Canada • Export Development Canada • Economy of Canada • Public Services and Procurement Canada
External links (official)
- Canadian Commercial Corporation — Home: https://www.ccc.ca/