Controlled Goods Directorate



		ABOUT CGD
		LEGISLATION
		POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
		CGD REGISTRATION
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		FORMS
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Welcome to the Controlled Goods Directorate -- Enhancing National Security

To ensure the legal transfer of controlled goods and/or controlled technology, search on the full or partial company name.

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The CGD Web site has been updated to enhance the understanding of the program, improve user access and better reflect CGD priorities.

About CGD
Learn all about the purpose, structure and role of the CGD.

Legislation
Obtain updated documentation of the Defense Production Act, Controlled Goods Regulations, and the Export Control List.

Policies and Guidelines
Stay informed! Access the latest CGD policy guidelines.

CGD Registration
Your source for registration procedures, obligations and exemptions.

CGD Registration Search
Ensure the legal transfer of controlled goods and/or controlled technology through an easy to use registration search function.

Designated Officials
Understand the eligibility requirements and duties of the Designated Official.

Forms
Easy access to application forms.

Publications
Online version of newsletters on CGD developments affecting Canadian businesses.

Events
View upcoming outreach activities and current events of CGD.

FAQs
Get answers to commonly asked questions regarding CGD.

Links
A complete listing of CGD related links.

The Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) helps strengthen Canada's defence trade controls through registration, prevention, deterrence and detection. This is achieved by regulating the access, possession and transfer in Canada of controlled goods and/or controlled technology. The CGD is legislated by the Defence Production Act (DPA).

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WHO MUST REGISTER?

Registration under the CGD is required for anyone who examines or possesses controlled goods and/or controlled technology in Canada. Proof of registration is also required for the legal transfer of controlled goods and/or controlled technology. Export permits cannot be issued for controlled goods and/or controlled technology unless the CGD registration is approved.

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SECURITY PLAN

It is mandatory for companies to have an up-to-date security plan describing the procedures used to control the examination, possession and transfer of controlled goods and/or controlled technology as well as those relating to reporting and investigating security breaches. Security plans must also include:

a description of the responsibilities of those persons carrying out security.
information on the identities of persons responsible for the security of controlled goods.
the contents of security briefings and training programs given to visitors, officers, directors, employees, and temporary workers.

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CGD Compliance Components:

Record Keeping

Training Programs and Security Briefings

Inspections

Changes/Breaches

Contact Us - The Controlled Goods Directorate - CGD Call Centre 1-866-368-4646





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