Yesterday, CRA announced that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has surplus items and PSPC is inviting registered charities interested in receiving items to identify themselves. Registered Charities should contact PSPC prior to August 30, 2019.  Below is the full notice that we received from CRA:

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Attention all registered charities! Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is inviting registered charities interested in receiving donations of surplus goods from the federal government to identify themselves.

PSPC is seeking charities interested in the following items:

  • Entertainment items
  • Games and toys
  • Clothing, footwear, outerwear
  • Outdoor equipment
  • Household items
  • Furniture

To participate, complete the Request for Information questionnaire currently posted on the Buyandsell.gc.ca site by August 30, 2019. The information you provide will help PSPC determine the demand for donations and evaluate the viability of a program for donating Government of Canada surplus goods.

For any comments or questions, please contact Julia Caughey, Project Manager, PSPC, at julia.caughey@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.