Defence Team News - September 08, 2021

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

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members
• World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
• Linguistic Duality Day Message

Messages for the Defence Team

• Continuing to support our mental health through uncertainty and change
• Join us for the next IcTalk: The Ethics of Using AI in Intelligence Operations (accessible only on the National Defence network)

CAF Members

• Veteran’s Service Cards Rolling Out
• CANFORGENs published during the last two weeks (accessible only on the National Defence network)

Civilian Employees

• Vacation and compensatory leave cash-out for 2022
• Manager Message: Vacation and compensatory leave cash-out for 2022
• New Managers’ Pay Responsibilities Calendar made simple!
• Fall 2021 Welcoming Event for Students
• CS employees: What you need to know about the upcoming classification conversion
• Defence Team managers: What you need to know about the upcoming classification conversion (PA, CS, FI and AU)

National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021

• National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021
• 2021 NDWCC Champion - Launch on 10 September
• Events - NDWCC 2021
• Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign 2021 National Launch Event (GCWCC)

The Torch

‘The Torch’ is a Self-Development Learning Hub designedto reinforce continuous learning among CAF members.

New information in the ‘Monthly Defence and Security Outlook’ and the ‘Upcoming Events’ sections.

Monthly Defence & Security Outlook - The Torch - LibGuides at Canadian Forces College

Digital Learning

• CSPS Virtual Café Series
• For more learning opportunities, visit Canada.ca/school

COVID-19/Business Resumption Planning

Featured articles

• CDS/DM Directive on DND/CAF Reopening Strategy (summer 2021 posture)
• Directive for DND/CAF COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Detection Testing (RADT): What You Need to Know

Updated web resources

• Key Messaging
• Email Templates
• Defence Team COVID-19 FAQs

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.
• Wellness Together Canada – support is just a click or call away
• September Webinar: Coping with Stress and Anxiety as we Continue Adapting to Change

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - August 31
• DT News on TML - August 25
• DT News on TML - August 10
• DT News on TML - August 03
• DT News on TML - July 27
• DT News on TML - July 20
• DT News on TML - July 13
• DT News on TML - July 6

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