Celebrating 80 years of connecting Canadian expertise with opportunities around the world

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of helping Canadian businesses export their expertise, innovation, and ingenuity to government customers around the world.

For 80 years, CCC has helped Canadian companies turn international opportunities into economic growth at home. Since its establishment in 1946, the Corporation has facilitated billions of dollars in international contracts, helping Canadian exporters secure business that supports high-value jobs, strengthens key industries, and puts Canadian capabilities on the world stage.

Created in the aftermath of the Second World War to support Canada’s contribution to global reconstruction, CCC evolved into Canada’s government-to-government (G2G) contracting agency. Today, it plays a unique role at the intersection of trade, government, and international relations, helping Canadian businesses navigate complex international procurement markets while strengthening Canada’s commercial and strategic partnerships abroad.

Over the past eight decades, CCC has been part of some of Canada's significant international successes. It has helped Canadian businesses contribute to rebuilding communities and economies, strengthened defence and security partnerships, supported international development initiatives, and connected government buyers worldwide with Canadian-made solutions.

Behind every G2G contract is a Canadian success story. CCC's legacy is built on the achievements of entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers, researchers, and innovators whose products and expertise have made a lasting impact globally while creating prosperity and opportunities for communities across Canada.

Today, CCC continues to help Canadian exporters access government international procurement opportunities by providing foreign government customers with the confidence and assurance that comes from having the Government of Canada stand behind a contract.

"As we celebrate 80 years of service, we are proud of the role CCC has played in helping Canadian companies succeed on the world stage,” said Bobby Kwon, President and Chief Executive Officer of CCC. “This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and people who have shaped our history, while looking ahead to the opportunities that will define our future. We are honoured to continue helping Canadian exporters grow internationally and delivering the best of Canada to the world.”

While the global landscape has changed dramatically since 1946, CCC's purpose remains as relevant today as it was at its founding: helping Canadian businesses grow beyond our borders and building stronger economic relationships between Canada and its international partners.

As CCC enters its ninth decade, it remains committed to supporting Canadian exporters in sectors where Canada is recognized as a global leader, including aerospace, defence and security, infrastructure, nuclear, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

CCC extends its gratitude to its employees, Canadian exporters, government buyers and trade portfolio partners, past and present, whose partnership and dedication have helped shape CCC’s 80-year legacy. Together, they have demonstrated the power of Canadian innovation, expertise, and ambition to make a difference around the world and create lasting benefits for Canada.

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About CCC

CCC is Canada’s government-to-government (G2G) contracting agency. We help build successful commercial relationships between Canadian businesses and governments around the world through our G2G contracting approach. We are also the U.S. Department of War designated contracting authority for procurements from Canada. To learn more about how we have facilitated billions in trade between Canadian businesses and governments around the world, visit ccc.ca.