Defence Team News - October 7 2025

Defence Team News - October 7, 2025
Now on the Maple Leaf

- Resiliency is our strength | A message from the Defence Team Mental Health Champions
Messages for the Defence Team

- Government announces Defence Investment Agency
- CDS & CAF CWO message: CAF apology for racial discrimination and racial harassment
- Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champions mark National Coming Out Day
- “Minimal Value” demystified: Small gifts, big impact on integrity
- Cyber Month week 2 spotlight: Insights from the Chief Digital Officer
- Join the fun: Solve this week's Defence Team Word Puzzle
Leadership Corner
- Streamline your staffing process
- Your monthly Pay Responsibilities Calendar is out
Upcoming Events

- October 21: Help shape the future: Join the Women in STEM talk on innovation, resilience, and leadership
The Maple Leaf

- Veterans horse camp: A chance to rediscover yourself
- Come out together as allies on National Coming Out Day
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month

- Explore the campaign page
- Visit the Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month wellness fair
- The substance use and mental health connection
Videos

- 60 Seconds With… MWO Adam Barrett – Counter-Intelligence Operator
Digital Learning

- Unlock your digital potential: Access a free LinkedIn learning license today
- The Torch – The CAF Self-Development Learning Hub: What's new this week?
Events and Commemorations

- October 7, 2001: Afghanistan: CAF launches Op APOLLO (Canadian contribution to campaign against terrorism)
- October 7, 2004: Afghanistan: CAF launches Op ARCHER (training of Afghan National Army and reconstruction efforts in Kandahar)
- October 8, 1990: Gulf War (1990-1991): First Canadian CF-18 jets arrive in Middle East
- October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
For more information, please visit Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada.
In case you missed it
- DT News on TML - October 1
- DT News on TML - September 23
- DT News on TML - September 16
- DT News on TML - September 9
- DT News on TML - September 3
- DT News on TML - August 26
- DT News on TML - August 19
- DT News on TML - August 12
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