The mission of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) is to safeguard controlled goods and/or technology and to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons. This is achieved by regulating and controlling the examination, possession, and transfer in Canada of controlled goods and/or controlled technology through registration, inspection and outreach activities.

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

Guardian’s Certificate of Registration from the Controlled Goods Directorate was issued in June 2007.