Security requirements for contracting with the Government of Canada

Planning to bid and work on a government contract with security requirements? Find out how to obtain security screening and comply with contract security requirements through the Contract Security Program.

Organization and personnel security screening

New to the Contract Security Program? Start here with information about registration, security screening and company security officers.

Safeguarding equipment, sites, assets and information

For organizations registered in the Contract Security Program—learn the security requirements for your work site, information and assets when working on sensitive government contracts.

Subcontracting security requirements

Organizations must ensure that subcontractors obtain the required security screening before working on contracts with security requirements. Find out how the process works.

Contract security training

Training and webinars for organizations bidding and working on government contracts with security requirements.

News and updates about contract security

Get news about changes to government contract security requirements from the Contract Security Program.

What is security screening for government contracts?

An introduction to the government security screening process: learn about the types and levels of security required for safeguarding sensitive information, assets and work site.

Industrial Security Manual

A guide to government standards and procedures for contract security—for private sector organizations registered in the Contract Security Program.

Forms for contract security

Get the security forms you need to register and comply with the Contract Security Program.

International contract security requirements

Is your organization thinking about contracting or subcontracting with a foreign government or business? Find out how the Contract Security Program can help your organization get the security clearance it needs to compete in the global marketplace.

Contact the Contract Security Program

Need more information? Find out how to contact us.

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