Defence Team News – March 28 2023

Defence Team News - May 16, 2023
Now on the Maple Leaf

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

- Surgeon General Message: Canadian Forces Health Information System
- Asian Heritage Month 2023: Celebrating Asian heritage in Canada
- Canadian Jewish Heritage Month 2023: Celebrating Jewish heritage in Canada
CAF Members
- CAF members recognize civilian counterparts for outstanding customer service
- Announcing new CAF occupation - Special Operations Forces Officer
- Indigenous Awareness Week - May 23-26 (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre distinguished for innovations in training delivery
Civilian Employees
- Nominations for language training FY 2023-2024 due May 19 (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Managers: New mandatory fields on HR staffing requests
- Public Service Health Care Plan is transitioning to Canada Life (accessible only on the National Defence network): complete your Positive Enrolment before June 30, 2023
- Opening Performance Management Cycle 2023-2024 (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Managers: The do’s and don’ts of student hiring (accessible only on the National Defence network)
The Maple Leaf

- Defence ethics survey – Your participation is vital
- LGBTQ phobias are irrational fears
- You could be eligible to get your legal fees reimbursed if you have experienced military sexual misconduct
- Physical security considerations for remote and telework environments
- Launch of Latin American Soldiers in Canada Remembrance Book Volume I
Health and Wellness

Digital Learning

- Learn from yesterday, change today, enhance tomorrow: Building an accessible Public Service together
- Values and Ethics Foundations for Employees
- Unleashing Personal and Team Creativity
News Release

- DND/CAF advance initiatives to support survivors and deliver meaningful culture change
- CAF to train Ukrainian junior officers in Latvia
- Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 23: Canadians and allies build military readiness during challenging field training exercise
The Torch

“The Torch, the CAF's Self-Development Learning Hub, has new content every Tuesday afternoon.
Check it out, save the link, and come back next week - remember ‘Torch Tuesday'.
What's New This Week? - The Torch - LibGuides at Canadian Forces College
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