The Controlled Goods Program (CGP) is a Canadian registration and compliance program that regulates access to controlled goods in Canada, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) items. Individuals and organizations are required to register if they will to examine, possess, or transfer controlled goods or technology. 

This program is administered by the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and is governed by the Defence Production Act and the Controlled Goods Regulations. Memorial is registered with PWGSC CGP, which allows for CG is specific facilities/buildings.

Controlled goods are defined by the Government of Canada as:

• 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

If there is potential to examine, possess or transfer controlled goods in the course of your University activities, the University’s Designated Official (DO) must be informed well in advance of the start of those activities. You cannot examine, possess or transfer controlled goods without DO approval. All individuals involved in research with the Controlled Good will be required to complete security screening and develop a security plan prior to the commencement of research with CG. The DO will also apply for required permits and exemptions on behalf of the university.

The legislation governing the CGP provides for severe penalties for non-compliance ranging from $25,000 to $2,000,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both.