{"id":2594,"date":"2025-07-16T17:08:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T21:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/2025\/06\/12\/programme-des-marchandises-controlees\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:08:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:08:58","slug":"controlled-goods-program-cgp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/2025\/07\/16\/controlled-goods-program-cgp\/","title":{"rendered":"Controlled Goods Program (CGP): are you affected ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quest-ce-que-le-programme-des-marchandises-controlees-pmc\">What is the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Controlled Goods Program (CGP) <\/strong>is a federal initiative of the Government of Canada that regulates the <strong>possession, examination, and transfer of goods deemed strategic or sensitive<\/strong>, particularly those related to national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-services-procurement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Services and Procurement Canada<\/a> (<strong>PSPC<\/strong>). It applies to businesses that handle technological, industrial, or military goods that could impact public safety or national defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-services-procurement\/services\/industrial-security\/controlled-goods\/about-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the CGP<\/a> (Government of Canada)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Content of this article<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quest-ce-que-le-programme-des-marchandises-controlees-pmc\">What is the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#qui-est-concerne-par-le-pmc\">Who is affected by the CGP ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pourquoi-la-certification-pmc-est-elle-importante\">Why is CGP certification important ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ecotech-rdr-une-entreprise-certifiee-pmc\">EcotechRDR: a CGP-certified company<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#certificats-de-destruction-et-de-conformite-un-plus-pour-vos-dossiers\">Destruction and compliance certificates: added value for your records<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#le-programme-des-marchandises-controlees-pmc-un-enjeu-cle-pour-votre-entreprise\">The Controlled Goods Program (CGP): a key issue for your business<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#besoin-dune-prise-en-charge-certifiee\">Need certified handling ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-programme-des-marchandises-controlees-pmc\">FAQ \u2014 Controlled Goods Program (CGP)<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749763197952\">What types of goods are covered by the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749763385378\">Do all businesses need to be CGP certified ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749763416846\">What documents are provided after the destruction of controlled goods ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749763434148\">What areas do you serve with your CGP-certified services ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1749763459574\">Can I use EcotechRDR\u2019s services for a small volume of controlled goods ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qui-est-concerne-par-le-pmc\">Who is affected by the CGP ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your company may be affected by the <strong>CGP<\/strong> if it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purchases, resells<\/strong>, or <strong>recycles <\/strong>industrial or strategic electronic equipment<br><strong>Works with government<\/strong> partners or military industries<br><strong>Holds or handles sensitive technological components<\/strong> (e.g., sensors, processors, advanced telecommunications devices)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certification is mandatory<\/strong> for any Canadian business that handles this type of material, even temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pourquoi-la-certification-pmc-est-elle-importante\">Why is CGP certification important ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the CGP, the Government of Canada aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prevent <\/strong>sensitive goods from falling into the wrong hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure <\/strong>the traceability of strategic assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintain <\/strong>a chain of compliance among partner businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses, CGP certification is a <strong>proof of rigor and responsibility<\/strong>, often required for public contracts or corporate certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecotech-rdr-une-entreprise-certifiee-pmc\">EcotechRDR: a CGP-certified company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EcotechRDR<\/strong> is officially certified under the <strong>Controlled Goods Program (CGP)<\/strong>. This certification, previously held by Recykinfo and Surplus 2D, enables us to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handle and store <strong>controlled equipment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform their <strong>compliant dismantling and destruction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue recognized <strong>destruction certificates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our operations are <strong>secure, traceable, and compliant with federal standards<\/strong>. We assist businesses of all sizes in managing their sensitive technological assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/our-services\/controlled-goods-program-cgp\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2554\">certification service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"certificats-de-destruction-et-de-conformite-un-plus-pour-vos-dossiers\">Destruction and compliance certificates: added value for your records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the physical handling of equipment, EcotechRDR provides <strong>destruction or recycling certificates<\/strong> that are useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internal asset<\/strong> management reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance <\/strong>audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CSR <\/strong>initiatives or information security documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These documents serve as <strong>tangible proof <\/strong>that your equipment has been handled responsibly, compliantly, and traceably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-programme-des-marchandises-controlees-pmc-un-enjeu-cle-pour-votre-entreprise\">The Controlled Goods Program (CGP): a key issue for your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business handles sensitive technological or industrial equipment, you are likely subject to the <strong>Controlled Goods Program (CGP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a <strong>CGP-certified company<\/strong> like <strong>EcotechRDR <\/strong>ensures your compliance with regulations, guarantees <strong>secure destruction<\/strong>, and provides <strong>reliable documentation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"besoin-dune-prise-en-charge-certifiee\">Need certified handling ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/contact-data-destruction-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2402\" class=\"button\">Request a pickup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-programme-des-marchandises-controlees-pmc\">FAQ \u2014 Controlled Goods Program (CGP)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749763197952\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What types of goods are covered by the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The CGP applies to <strong>technological, industrial<\/strong>, and <strong>military<\/strong> goods considered sensitive, including certain electronic components, communication devices, sensors, strategic metals, and parts intended for aerospace or defense applications.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749763385378\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do all businesses need to be CGP certified ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>. Only businesses that <strong>possess, examine, or transfer controlled goods<\/strong> must obtain CGP certification. If you are unsure whether this applies to your company, <strong>EcotechRDR can help assess your situation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749763416846\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What documents are provided after the destruction of controlled goods ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We issue a <strong>detailed destruction certificate <\/strong>that meets government requirements. You can use this document in your internal reports, compliance audits, and corporate records.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749763434148\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What areas do you serve with your CGP-certified services ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We serve all of Quebec, including the <strong>Greater Montreal Area, Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie, Estrie, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Laval,<\/strong> and the <strong>Laurentians<\/strong>. Contact us to confirm service availability in your area.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749763459574\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use EcotechRDR\u2019s services for a small volume of controlled goods ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>. Whether you have a small number of controlled devices or a large batch to process, we tailor our services to ensure <strong>secure and compliant handling<\/strong> of your assets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CGP is a federal initiative of the Government of Canada that regulates the possession, examination, and transfer of goods deemed strategic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2386,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-certification-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2594"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2731,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2594\/revisions\/2731"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecotechrdr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}