Defence Team News

Defence Team News - February 27, 2024
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

- Have a question only the CDS or CWO can answer? From March 5 to 7, Plan Qulliq is giving you a chance to ask it
- Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre's online peer support discussion platform service ends
- Message from the Women in STEM Coalition
- Defence Research and Development Canada Centre funds work on a portable platform for pathogen detection
- Newly updated Controlled Technology Access and Transfer manual now available (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Thinking about a side-job? Prepare a confidential report
- DND T4/Relevé 1 slips available on February 23
- Managers:
- Book a pay consultation (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Navigating employees transferring between departments (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Ombudsman to visit Halifax and Shearwater from March 4-8
- Submit a Deputy Minister Inclusion and Respect award nomination
- Changes have been made to the DAOD Collection
CAF Employees
- CAF members can now submit grievances using the new Digital Grievance submission form
Civilian Employees
- A conversation for managers on values and ethics with the Clerk (Webcast)
- The Government of Canada announces first steps in its Action Plan to support Black public servants
- Adding your partner to your benefits (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Check your leave balances for automatic pay-out (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Reimbursement for tax advice related to Phoenix pay issues (accessible only on the National Defence network)
The Maple Leaf

- Get to know the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre
- Challenge yourself with this week's Defence Team Word Puzzle
Videos
60 Seconds with Capt Edward Gorham, Rifle Company Officer Commanding, 48th Highlanders of Canada
CAF Story | Fostering artistic talent in the military
Digital Learning

- Register for GC Accessibility Passport information session for managers (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Invitation to Lunch & Learn: An exploration of adult development and its application to leadership
- Invitation to attend RMC's annual Haycock Lecture 2024
- The Torch – The CAF Self-Development Learning Hub: What's new this week
- Free Official Languages workshops from February 8 to May 14 (accessible only on the National Defence network)
D365 Highlights

- D365 training (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- Available apps in D365 (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- View the latest D365 onboarding guides
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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