Defence Team News - October 11, 2023

Defence Team News - DECEMBER 5, 2023
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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.

DND employees can contact the Office of Disability Management to receive expert advice and personalized services (accessible only on the National Defence network)
Messages for the Defence Team

- DM/CDS/CAF CWO Message: 2022 Statistics Canada Sexual Misconduct Survey Results
- Surgeon General Message: 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Helpline launches in Canada
- Participate in the DND/CAF Social Media Survey
- Solve the Defence Team Word Puzzle
- Calling for nominations: Deputy Minister Commendations Wellness Award (accessible only on the National Defence network)
CAF Members
- Chaplains gather at CFB Kingston for Exercise RESILIENT SPIRIT
- CAF enhances benefits for ill and injured members
- Canadian peacekeeping efforts conclude in Mali
Civilian Employees
- Learn about your physiotherapy coverages (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Incorrect Human Resources Management System email (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Managers: Your monthly Pay Responsibilities Calendar is out (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Don't forget to use your vacation leave this holiday season (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Know your deadlines when submitting leave (accessible only on the National Defence network)
The Maple Leaf

- Sports excellence is recognized at the CAF sports awards ceremony
- RMC sailing team participates in Chile's Arturo Prat Regatta
Canadian Army Podcast
- The Multinational Brigade - Latvia (S5 E2)
Digital Learning

- Complete the Ask, Care, Escort course
- Ask Me Anything: Accessibility and the Federal Public Service
- Register now for the webinar "Gratitude in the workplace"
- What's New This Week? The Torch – The CAF Self-Development Learning Hub
News

- Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
- Canada finalizes agreement to purchase Poseidon aircraft
D365 Highlights

- Introducing Clipchamp: A new video editing tool available in D365
- Important update on Microsoft 365 product email notifications
- Keep declined meetings in your calendar
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’.
In case you missed it
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