Defence Team News - January 28 2026

Defence Team News - January 28, 2026
Now on the Maple Leaf

- CAF Story | A fight beyond the uniform
Messages for the Defence Team

- Retirement of Mario Pelletier, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard
- Farewell message from Deputy Minister Stefanie Beck
- Building the Defence Team of the future and strengthening people management
- Strengthening Canada’s defence: Inside the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project
- Prioritizing decision-ready information across Defence
- Recent amendments to Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD):
- Cancelled:
- DAOD 3016-1, Public opinion research
- DAOD 6002-7, CAF recognition of prior learning and experience
- Cancelled:
CAF Employees
- Claims period is open and ongoing – CAF Systemic Racism Class Action
- CAF compensation phase two: Key information for members
DND Employees
- Survey invitation: Career development and well-being
- HRMS upgrade: Enhancing your HR experience in April 2026
Leadership Corner
- Meet skilled Military Spouse Employment Initiative candidates ready to contribute
The Maple Leaf

- Moving from policy to practice: Highlights of the Women, Peace and Security 2025 conference
- Teaching first aid through the telephone game: How did we end up here?
- Directorate of History and Heritage launches new history series
Videos

- CAF Story | Search and Rescue with the C-295 Kingfisher
Upcoming Events

- January 29: Getting and staying active!
- April 18: The Army Ball returns. Get your tickets as of February 16
Events and Commemorations

- January 31, 1923: Inception of the Naval Reserve
- February 1951: Korean War: Canadian soldiers first reach the front lines
For more information, please visit Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada.
In case you missed it
- DT News on TML - January 21
- DT News on TML - January 13
- DT News on TML - December 23
- DT News on TML - December 16
- DT News on TML - December 9
- DT News on TML - December 2
- DT News on TML - November 25
- DT News on TML - November 18
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