These centres are located across the country and manage the disposal of moveable federal government surplus material.

[2] Its mandate is to manage the surplus moveable assets disposal program for the government, providing quality service to clients while obtaining the best value for the Crown.

[5] With a few exceptions, the legislation and policy require PSPC to manage the disposal of surplus assets on behalf of federal organizations.

The Act was amended in 1993 to provide departments with additional options for the disposal of surplus moveable assets, subject to terms and conditions to be prescribed by the Treasury Board of Canada.

[1] Since its founding, GCSurplus have been involved in the direct sale of surplus materials ranging from ships and cars to furniture and clothing, as well as seized goods on behalf of federal government departments and agencies.

This category consists of assets which have marketable value, but which are being donated to recipients which a custodian minister designates in order to meet specific or general program purposes of government.