Defence Team News - November 30, 2021

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Features

• Defence Team Messages: DND/CAF Sexual Misconduct Apology
• Defence Team Message from the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence
• CDS Message to the Defence Team
• Message from the Deputy Minister
• Message from NDWCC Champion - Giving Tuesday

Messages for the Defence Team

• Defence Team: Read DND’s response to the Clerk’s Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
• Attend the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) event on December 3
• Ask Me Anything: Accessibility - Thriving vs. Surviving
• Alcohol, Gender and the Unique Situation for Canadian Armed Forces Personnel
• National Defence observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• The Defence Team marks the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

CAF Members

• CAF improves promotion selection process, beginning with General and Flag Officers
• CANFORGENs published during the last two weeks
• Changes to Compensation and Benefits Instructions (CBI) 211 Service Benefits for Ill and Injured members
• Canadian Army is looking for your feedback on operational clothing and equipment

Civilian Employees

• Public Service employees: Internal second language written and oral tests now available!
• Message on behalf of the Public Service Commission to the Early Adopter Community for the GC Workplace Accessibility Passport
• Have you considered taking pre-retirement transition leave?
• Don’t wait until it’s too late! Retirement planning starts now!
• Reminder: Change in Net Pay Beginning in January

Videos

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The Maple Leaf

• CP-140 Block IV moves one step closer to Technical Airworthiness certification
• Defending Canada against cognitive warfare

National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021

• 2021 NDWCC Online Auction (accessible only on the National Defence network)
• National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021
• Events - NDWCC 2021

National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021

‘The Torch’ is a Self-Development Learning Hub designed to reinforce continuous learning among CAF members. New information in the ‘Monthly Defence and Security Outlook’ and the ‘Upcoming Events’ sections. Home - The Torch - LibGuides at Canadian Forces College

Digital Learning

• We would like to invite you to Women in Defense and Security’s (WiDS) upcoming Fall 2021 Professional Development Workshop!
• Celebrating Black History and Emancipation Day (rebroadcast)
• CSPS Virtual Café Series

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.
• Updated mental health coursework now available on the Defence Learning Network - Mental Health in the Workplace for Employees and Managers

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - November 23
• DT News on TML - November 16
• DT News on TML - November 9
• DT News on TML - November 3
• DT News on TML - October 27
• DT News on TML - October 20
• DT News on TML - October 13
• DT News on TML - October 6

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