Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is committed to disposing of government surplus goods in a responsible manner, while obtaining best value for Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced that the Government of Canada will consult with charities to identify the best approach for encouraging and enabling donations of federal government surplus goods.
This consultation follows the Auditor General of Canada's report "Disposing of Government Surplus Goods and Equipment". In his report, the Auditor General recommended that PSPC review its policies in terms of creating and implementing a new service for federal organizations, in order to better encourage the donation and reuse of goods across the federal public service. A proof-of-concept exercise was held from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019, to determine the feasibility of a program for donating surplus goods within the federal government.
