The department may become involved in international commercial projects under one of the following conditions:
without Canadian industry involvement (following consultation with industry where feasible), in which case the department must possess unique services and/or capabilities that are not available through Canadian industry or,
with Canadian industry in competition for international business if the department can provide a product or service that would result in a competitive advantage to Canadian industry.
On an international commercial project, rates will be charged that are appropriate for market conditions and will recover all costs incurred by us.
All projects will be documented in writing using legal agreements
In cases where there is more than one Canadian bid, the department will limit its involvement to supplying unique services and capabilities. The department is obliged to supply support to all Canadian bidders under the same terms and conditions. Where possible, the formation of a single “team Canada” bid will be encouraged.
Internationally, the sector may participate in a commercial project in one of several ways:
as a sole contractor
working with a single company, either as equal partner, sub-contractor or prime contractor
working as a part of a consortium, either as equal partner, sub-contractor or prime contractor.
