Controlled Goods & ITAR Compliance

Educational overview for manufacturers and suppliers working with controlled technology or data in Canada–US defense and aerospace supply chains. Soft tone — not legal advice.

• Controlled Goods registered
• Reg. 27766
• Valid through 2031-07-23

Definitions

Controlled Goods (Canada)

Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP) is administered under the Defence Production Act and the Controlled Goods Regulations. Organizations that examine, possess, or transfer controlled goods in Canada generally must be registered with the Controlled Goods Directorate (Public Services and Procurement Canada).

ITAR (United States)

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120–130) are US rules that control the export, re-export, and temporary import of defense articles, technical data, and defense services on the US Munitions List (USML). They are administered by the US Department of State (DDTC). Many Canada–US aerospace and defense clients face ITAR obligations for US-origin articles and data even when work is performed in Canada.

Why aerospace and defense suppliers care

• Access to programsPrime contractors and government buyers often require evidence of Controlled Goods registration (Canada) and ITAR-aware processes for USML work.
• Supply-chain eligibilityWithout the right registrations and controls, suppliers can be locked out of bids or flow-down requirements.
• Protecting controlled technology and dataControls limit who may examine, possess, or transfer controlled goods and USML technical data.
• Audit readinessCustomer audits and government reviews expect documented procedures, training, and access controls — not ad-hoc handling.

How Controlled Goods and ITAR interact

Canadian controlled goods often overlap with items that are ITAR-controlled when they are of US origin or otherwise subject to US jurisdiction. Canadian CGP registration does not replace ITAR authorizations (licenses or exemptions) for USML transfers. Companies in Canada–US defense supply chains often need both Canadian CGP compliance and ITAR compliance for US-origin articles and data.

This page is educational only. Requirements depend on the specific articles, data, parties, and destinations involved. Decisions about registration, licensing, and exemptions should be made with qualified counsel and, where needed, the relevant government authorities.

Paradygm: a registered Controlled Goods company

Paradygm is a Controlled Goods registered company. We support aerospace and defense clients with compliance audits and consulting in that context — without inventing service claims beyond our existing compliance and consulting offerings.

Note: Paradygm’s Controlled Goods registration is a Canadian CGP credential. This page does not claim that Paradygm is ITAR-registered. ITAR is a US regime that many clients may face for USML articles and data; whether a specific authorization is required depends on the facts of each transfer.

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Talk to us about compliance consulting

If your facility handles controlled goods or supports US–Canada defense programs, we can discuss compliance audits and consulting in the context of your existing management systems.

This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Controlled Goods and ITAR requirements vary by article, data, party, and jurisdiction. Paradygm’s Controlled Goods registration does not constitute an ITAR registration or authorization. Consult qualified legal counsel about registration, licensing, exemptions, and disclosure obligations.