Defence Team News - January 12, 2022

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

• Message from the new Deputy Minister
• Message from the Deputy Minister and the Chief of the Defence Staff on leadership changes
• Farewell message from Deputy Minister Jody Thomas
• The CDS bids farewell to Deputy Minister Jody Thomas
• Update: 'Other Leave With Pay (699)’ guidance

Messages for the Defence Team

• Looking for a unique opportunity to engage with the CAF Command Team? Look no further!
• Survivor Support Consultations final report is now available
• January is #MentoringMonth! Become a mentor/mentee and support our workforce
• Pension contribution rates effective January 1, 2022, for the 3 major public sector pension plans
• Mangers: Complete the Questionnaire on the Use of Indigenous Languages
• The Multicultural Calendar 2022 is now online!
• Making (radio) waves! Public WiFi installed at CFB Kingston (Defence Team Intranet)

CAF Members

• The Conduct After Capture Training Centre is Recruiting

Civilian Employees

• New process for logging in to MyGCPay, Compensation Web Applications and Phoenix pay system
• How do I submit overtime?
• New Managers’ Pay Responsibilities Calendar made simple!
• Vacation and Compensatory Leave Cash-Out for 2022–26
• Best practice Series - Special Edition: Public Service Commission Presentation
• Important information on amended tax slips

Videos

Bell Let’s Talk

• Call for participants: DM/VCDS virtual Coffee Talk on Bell Let’s Talk Day
• Send in your questions for this year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day panelists 
• Government of Canada Bell Let's Talk Day 2022: Spotlight on Peer Support

The Maple Leaf

• Cyber Operator: The New Canadian Armed Forces trade badge
• Military Spouse Employment Initiative Testimonial: Sylvie Morneau and Judy Dort-Pepin
• Christmas came early for the Veterans at Perley-Rideau

Canadian Military Journal – Winter 2021

• “Here’s to the Heroes”: Teaching Alice Petersen’s “Champlain’s Astrolabe” at the Royal Military College of Canada
• Infantry Fighting Vehicle or Battle Taxi? Canadian Infantry’s Struggle with Mechanization

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 ‘Monthly Defence and Security Outlook’ and the ‘Upcoming Events’ sections. Home - The Torch - LibGuides at Canadian Forces College

Digital Learning

• Learn how to navigate your career in the public service at Career Boot Camp 2022
• Check out the upcoming webinar, “Setting Goals and Developing Habits to Support Them”
• 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.

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - December 21
• DT News on TML - December 14
• DT News on TML - December 8
• DT News on TML - November 30
• DT News on TML - November 23
• DT News on TML - November 16
• DT News on TML - November 9
• DT News on TML - November 3

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