Defence Team News - October 6, 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.

Messages for the Defence Team

• The 2021 Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation ceremony
• October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Defence Team intranet)
• You’re invited to the DND/CAF Cyber Security Training Forum (CSTF) 2021 (Defence Team intranet)
• Join us for the next IcTalk: Quantum Technologies (Defence Team intranet)

CAF Members

• Here are the CANFORGENs published during the last two weeks (Defence Team intranet)

Civilian Employees

• Public Service Employees: Are you having a baby or adopting a child?
• Need help with HR? HR-Civ is here to help!

Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month

• Building a healthy workplace for all | A message from the Defence Team Mental Health co-Champions
• “Understanding is the key factor” - A Spotlight Interview with Sgt Devon “M12” Malazdrewicz
• Join the discussion by participating in various panels, webinars, and interactive activities

The Maple Leaf

• S.T.A.R. - Strength Through Active Recreation

National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021

• National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021
• Events - NDWCC 2021

The Torch

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

New information in the ‘Upcoming Events’ section.

Upcoming Events - The Torch - LibGuides at Canadian Forces College

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! The topic for this session will focus on the transition to a hybrid workforce.

Our expert will be:

• Evelyne Barker, Senior Policy Advisor

Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021
Time: 1330hrs-1500hrs (Eastern Standard Time)

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

Digital Learning

• CSPS Virtual Café Series
• Consult recommended learning tools
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Employees
• For more learning opportunities, visit Canada.ca/school

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - September 29
• DT News on TML - September 22
• DT News on TML - September 14
• DT News on TML - September 8
• DT News on TML - August 31
• DT News on TML - August 25
• DT News on TML - August 10
• DT News on TML - August 03

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