Canada’s Controlled Goods Program sets strict standards for organizations handling sensitive defence and aerospace technology. Registration is not automatic; it requires demonstrated accountability, traceability, and operational discipline. For Shockform, a Quebec-based manufacturer of portable peening solutions operating in 80+ countries over the past 20 years, earning this registration formalizes what our teams have always applied in the field.
Recognized as equivalent to ITAR requirements in the United States, this registration opens the door to deeper collaboration on regulated programmes across Canada and the U.S., and signals to our partners that Shockform meets the standards that come with it.
“This milestone reflects the level of discipline and accountability we expect from our team. Operating in regulated environments is not just about access. It is about meeting the standards that come with it,” says Brigitte Labelle, CEO of Shockform.
This registration allows Shockform to support programs involving controlled components and sensitive technical data while reducing barriers for collaboration within regulated aerospace and defence programs across Canada and the U.S.
For our customers and partners across aerospace, OEMs, MROs, Airlines, Cargo, and Defence, it means working with a team prepared for the operational realities of regulated maintenance environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are controlled goods?
Controlled goods are components, equipment, and technical data with military or national security significance, regulated under Canada’s Defence Production Act. Organizations that examine, possess, or transfer controlled goods must be registered with the Controlled Goods Program to do so legally.
Is Shockform’s peening equipment itself a controlled good?
Shockform’s portable peening solutions are not classified as controlled goods. However, operating in defence and aerospace environments often involves access to sensitive technical data and controlled components belonging to our clients. Shockform’s registration ensures our team can work within those environments in full compliance with Canadian regulations.
What does this mean for working with Shockform?
It means working with a registered and vetted supplier prepared for the compliance requirements of regulated defence and aerospace programmes. Our team operates under the accountability and traceability standards required by the Controlled Goods Program, in Canada and in equivalence with U.S. ITAR requirements.