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GCSurplus
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. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) operates nine GCSurplus sales centres, formerly known as Crown Asset Distribution Centres (CADCs). These centres are located across the country and manage the disposal of moveable federal government surplus material. Acting as the Government of Canada's agent, PSPC provides client departments with a disposal service through direct sales or through the management of contracts with service providers.
Article summary
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. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) operates nine GCSurplus sales centres, formerly known as Crown Asset Distribution Centres (CADCs). These centres are located across the country and manage the disposal of moveable federal government surplus material. Acting as the Government of Canada's agent, PSPC provides client departments with a disposal service through direct sales or through the management of contracts with service providers.
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