GCSurplus was established in 1944, and was first known as the War Assets Corporation, responsible for selling surplus military assets. After the Second World War, it became known as Crown Assets Distribution, responsible for selling moveable government surplus assets from its various sales centres across Canada via auctioneers. By 2009, the GCSurplus name we know today was born along with an online bidding system allowing Canadians across the country to bid on surplus assets from the comfort of their own home.
For over 80 years, GCSurplus has been a proud and trusted leader in divestment services for government surplus assets. Its vision and mandate have remained the same, extending the life of government surplus assets, keeping assets out of landfills and obtaining the best overall value for the Crown.
