Defence Team News - March 3 2026

Defence Team News - March 3, 2026
Now on the Maple Leaf

Messages for the Defence Team

- Did you know fraud can hide in plain sight? Here's how to spot it
- Help build a stronger Defence Team – Complete the Fraud Risk Management Questionnaire
- Understand your rights and responsibilities concerning political activities during elections
- DRDC committee develops interim guidance to strengthen Indigenous engagement in research
CAF Employees
- Construction of new Residential Housing Units
- Strengthening the Forces: Nourish to Flourish Nutrition Month
- Social Work Month in the CAF – Supporting members when it matters most
- Combat Training Centre seeking Reservists to support Army training growth
- Military Dilemmas App: New packs and updates
- Future naval occupations determined to ensure readiness
DND Employees
- Use your excess leave before March 31, 2026
- Complete your Self-Identification Questionnaire in TAP and HRMS
Leadership Corner
- Support for your challenging recruitment needs
- Managers: Specialized services are available to support your team
The Maple Leaf

- Petty Officer First Class Evans: Finding purpose beneath the surface
- Strong smiles support strong missions: How CAF Dental Technicians help keep NATO troops mission-ready
- Meet Bhillie: A new face for financial readiness
- Recognizing academic excellence: The Chief Warrant Officer Dan Brissette Award
- A historic moment for the Profession of Arms: Launch of the Non-Commissioned Member Leadership College (NCMLC)
- Sailor Third Class Marco Petrucci: “There has to be trust at every level”
Upcoming Events

- March 5: Register now! The Government of Canada’s Quarterly Update on HR and Pay
- May 5-6: CAF Mission Nutrition Symposium
- March 5: Attend an information session on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital Learning

- Information session: About the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC)
Events and Commemorations

- March: Irish Heritage Month
- March 2014: Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan ends
- March 1, 2004: CAF’s Op HALO begins (Canadian contribution to stabilize Haiti)
- March 4, 1964: UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus established
- March 8: International Women’s Day
- March 8, 2001: The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially opened service on its submarines to women, marking the removal of the final gender-based occupational restriction in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
For more information, please visit Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada.
In case you missed it
- DT News on TML - February 24
- DT News on TML - February 18
- DT News on TML - February 10
- DT News on TML - February 3
- DT News on TML - January 28
- DT News on TML - January 21
- DT News on TML - January 13
- DT News on TML - December 23
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