Unlocking Global Government Contracts with CCC

Name: Unlocking Global Government Contracts with CCC
Start: 2026-09-22T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-22T12:00:00-04:00

September 22 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how CCC helps Toronto businesses secure international government contracts, reduce risk, and accelerate export growth globally.

This webinar in the City of Toronto’s Trade Diversification series will focus on “Supporting Toronto-based Businesses in Unlocking Global Government Contracts with CCC,” especially as Toronto’s business community face a changing international landscape and the additional challenges of a tariff environment.

This webinar will answer the following questions:

What is the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), and how can we help Canadian businesses grow internationally?
What opportunities exist for Canadian companies to sell to foreign governments and public-sector buyers?
How can CCC help businesses identify, pursue, and win international government procurement opportunities?
How can CCC’s government-to-government contracting solutions help reduce risk and accelerate export growth for Canadian businesses?
What should businesses know before pursuing government buyers in international markets?
What steps can a business take to become export-ready and position itself for international growth?
Which Government of Canada trade portfolio partners can support exporters, and how do their services complement CCC’s offerings?

Join us to learn more about “Unlocking Global Government Contracts with CCC.

Speaker Bio:

Claude Gendron is Director, Customer Acquisition and Outreach at the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), where he leads national outreach and engagement efforts to help Canadian businesses pursue international growth opportunities. With more than 24 years of experience in the Government of Canada, including 14 years in international trade and security at Global Affairs Canada, Claude brings deep expertise in foreign markets, government procurement, and export development. A Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), he works closely with Canadian industry and government partners to support government-to-government contracting opportunities that help Canadian exporters succeed in global markets.

If you require accommodation, please notify us by email at least 4 weeks before the event date at export@toronto.ca. To cancel the accommodation, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.