Procurement Seminar & Luncheon, 27.10.2025

Procurement Seminar & Luncheon, 27.10.2025
12.10.2025

Dear CanCham Members and Friends,

You are invited to participate in the second in a series of seminars titled “Making the Connection to supply goods and services to the Canadian Armed Forces in Latvia”. We intend to:

provide updated information on procurement process from Task Force Latvia (TFL),
identify TFL’s immediate and longer-term procurement requirements,
review how to apply to the Vetted Vendor list,
provide time for participants to speak directly with TFL representatives to develop personal contacts.

The seminar will be presented by Major Randy Aube – Officer Commanding, Canadian Contracts Management Cell (CMC), National Support Element. The presentation will be followed by a Question & Answer period followed by additional networking. The focus of the seminar will be on goods and services procured by TFL – a seminar solely focussing on infrastructure is planned for February 2026.

Event participants will be given an opportunity to introduce themselves and their organizations. This is to help TFL identify potential business partners with whom to network after the formal presentations.

Canada has made a crucial commitment to Latvia’s security by renewing the mandate of Op REASSURANCE until 2029. This operation is currently the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) largest overseas military deployment, through which the CAF contributes to NATO deterrence and defence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. Under this mission, Canada is the Framework nation of the NATO multinational brigade Latvia.

Task Force Latvia (TFL) is the National Command Element that ensures the success of the Canadian contribution to NATO in Latvia. This involves investing in military infrastructure and coordinating various aspects needed to support this effort through local procurement.

We hope that all will develop useful contacts.

Date:

Monday, October 27th, 2025

Time:

12.00 to 15.00

Place:

Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, 24 Kugu iela, https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-riga

please register here

Cost:

€40.00 for CanCham and CAF members, €60.00 for non-members.

Payment:

Payment options include:

Direct transfer to the CanCham account to Kanādas Tirdzniecības Palāta Latvijā Biedrība, Swedbank (HABALV22), Ac't Nr.: LV41HABA0551042837971. Details: Procurement Seminar. Invoices will be sent after cash transfer.
An invoice will be sent on registration.
If alternate arrangements are needed, please contact Ed Kalvins at ed.kalvins@cancham.lv or call +371 29 255 223

Deadline for reservations and payment is Friday, October 24th, 17.00. Seating capacity is limited. We encourage early registration. Advance payment is required and your place in the event is confirmed with the receipt of your payment. Unpaid registrations may be cancelled should the venue be fully booked.

CanCham reserves the right to charge registered persons who do not cancel their reservations by Friday, October 24th, 17.00.

To join as a CanCham member, please follow this link.

Program:

12.00 Arrivals / Networking

12.10	Introduction and announcements – Ed Kalvins, Chairman CanCham
12.15	Introduction of seminar participants
13.00	Opening remarks
13.05	TFL Presentation – Major Randy Aube: Officer Commanding, Canadian Contracts Management Cell (CMC), National Support Element
13.25	CanCham Presentation – Ed Kalvins: Role of the CanCham
13.30	Questions & Answers
14.00	Networking
15.00	Closing

Dress Code:

Business casual

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Yours Sincerely,

Ed Kalvins, Chairman

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