The men's C-2 1000 metres event was an open-style, pairs canoeing event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1968 Summer Olympics program.
The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the final and the remaining six teams were relegated to the semifinal.
Canada was in fifth place halfway through the 2nd heat, but was disqualified in the official report for reasons not disclosed.
The top three finishers in the semifinal (raced on October 24) advanced to the final.
Czechoslovakia was sixth at the halfway mark in the official report, but was disqualified for reasons not disclosed.