Registered Member of the Government of Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CPG)
We are extremely proud to be a Registered Member of the Government of Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CPG) which provides for an unparalleled level of security (assurance) in the handling and management of our clients physical and digital media assets. Our registration in the CGP imposes a legal commitment to excellence, security, and responsible handling of controlled goods.
WHAT is the Controlled Goods Program:
Controlled goods are primarily goods, including components and technical data that have military or national security significance, which are controlled domestically by the Government of Canada and defined in the Defence Production Act. Individuals and organizations need to register in the Controlled Goods Program to examine, possess or transfer controlled goods in Canada.
Controlled goods are goods, including components and technology (for example, blueprints and technical specifications in paper or electronic format), with strategic significance or national security implications, regardless of where they are manufactured defense articles originating from the United States that are controlled by the United States Munitions List—part 121 of the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations, as amended from time to time goods, regardless of where they are manufactured, that are manufactured from technical data originating from the United States and are controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, as amended from time to time.
The program, managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada, allows registrants to legally examine, possess, or transfer controlled goods listed in the Schedule (section 35) of the Defence Production Act.
The Controlled Goods Program ensures compliance of more than 4000 registrants (including companies, organizations and individuals) who examine, possess or transfer controlled goods in Canada.
The Department of National Defence is also responsible to safeguard controlled goods in its possession and is responsible for:
- registering individuals and organizations who examine, possess or transfer controlled goods
- performing security assessments
- conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with controlled goods legislation
- training and certifying designated officials
- investigating security breaches
- issuing suspensions and revocations of registration
- working with law enforcement agencies for enforcement-related actions of the Defence Production Act
