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Crown Assets Distribution

Canadian government department

GCSurplus is a Canadian government department responsible for handling moveable Crown assets that a federal department or agency has declared as surplus under the Surplus Crown Assets Act (R.S., c. Surplus assets are typically auctioned off to the public through the GCSurplus website. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) operates nine GCSurplus sales centres, formerly known as Crown Asset Distribution Centres (CADCs).2 It was founded by Government of Canada.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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GCSurplus is a Canadian government department responsible for handling moveable Crown assets that a federal department or agency has declared as surplus under the Surplus Crown Assets Act (R.S., c. S-20, s. 1). Surplus assets are typically auctioned off to the public through the GCSurplus website.2

The story

Founded by Government of Canada.1

In 1944, the Government of Canada created the War Assets Corporation, which was subsequently renamed the Crown Assets Disposal Corporation after the Second World War. In 1984, the activities and staff of the corporation were integrated into the Department of Supply and Services. The organization became known as the Crown Assets Distribution Service Line and has continued its functions within PSPC.

The organization became known as GCSurplus in 2009, coinciding the launch of an online bidding system.

From Wikipedia’s article on GCSurplus, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Government of Canada

From Wikidata.1

Sources

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