COVID-19: You are encouraged to visit the Defence Team COVID-19 Information Page for the latest information pertinent to both civilian and military Defence Team members. You can also find all of the latest information for all Canadians on the COVID-19 page on Canada.ca.

Features

• Continue the fight against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated
• COVID-19 Spring Posture Directive - What’s new for the Defence Team
• Surgeon General’s message on the COVID-19 vaccine

Messages for the Defence Team

• Defence Team Reminder – 2020 Tax Deadline
• The juggling act: Parenting while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Committee members needed for the Corporate Awards Programs
• The Actionable Conversations platform
• Removing Barriers – Accessibility Training for MS Teams

CAF Members

• CANFORGENs published during the last two weeks (accessible only on the National Defence network)

Civilian Employees

• Updates to contribution and premium rates effective April 1, 2021

Videos

COVID-19/Business Resumption Planning

Mental Health and Wellness

Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being. 

The Maple Leaf

• The Profession of Arms in Profile – The Royal Canadian Logistics Service: CWO Laurie Moore, Squadron Chief Warrant Officer, 2 Air Movements Squadron
• Colonel Commandant Royal Canadian Medical Service: Life balance is the key to success
• Military Spouse Employment Initiative Success Stories: Tanya Mercer

News release

• Canadian warships help the United States Coast Guard counter illicit trafficking in eastern Pacific Ocean with drug seizures totaling nearly USD $44M
• HMCS Calgary Conducts Port Visits on Operation PROJECTION Asia-Pacific

Weekly Defence Team Managers Network Virtual Coffee Chat

Join the weekly DTMN Virtual Coffee Chats happening every Thursday from 1330hrs-1500hrs EST. To join our Network please send an email to the DTMN Generic Inbox to ensure you don’t miss out! This session will be on Flexible Working Program and Labour Relations. Our experts will be:

• Jessica Dupuis, Labour Relations Advisor
• Jessica Armstrong, Labour Relations Advisor
• Susan Schellenberg, Manager Employee Experience
• Stéphanie Charron, Advisor, Organizational Design, Effectiveness and Innovation (Horizontal Initiatives)

Digital Learning

• Canada School of Public Service course catalogue for spring 2021
• Canada at the Cutting Edge of Innovation: National Identity and Belonging
• WiDS Virtual Speed Mentoring Event
• CSPS Virtual Café Series
• Anti-Racism Event Series
• For more learning opportunities, please visit Canada.ca/school.

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - April 6
• DT News on TML - March 30
• DT News on TML - March 23
• DT News on TML - March 16
• DT News on TML - March 9
• DT News on TML - March 2
• DT News on TML - February 23
• DT News on TML - February 16

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