Defence Team News - March 17 2026

Defence Team News - March 17, 2026
Now on the Maple Leaf

Messages for the Defence Team

- Understanding digital accessibility: Why it matters
- DND/CAF Ombudsman — We want your perspective
- Celebrate inclusion: Submit a nomination for the 2026 Public Service Pride Awards
- Activate your Francophonie: A collective effort across the Defence Team
CAF Employees
- Readiness to defend Canada is central to modernization
- Contract awarded for modernized submarine periscopes
- Canadian military members graduate from senior allied leadership course
- Turning intent into action: Inside CAFCYBERCOM's Command Evolution Team
DND Employees
- Important Human Resources Management System (HRMS) notices:
- HRMS leave service interruptions – March and April
- Action required regarding leave requests
- Change to membership dues for the Association of Canadian Financial Officers and Canadian Merchant Service Guild
Leadership Corner
- Discover new Military Spouse Employment Initiative candidates ready for hiring now
- Attend Labour Relations training sessions for managers this spring
The Maple Leaf

- Sacrifice honoured: The Battle of Monchy-le-Preux and the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier
- Canada advances defence innovation through NATO DIANA
- Operation NANOOK: Howitzers in the High Arctic
Videos

- Defence Team News: Testing counter-drone tech in Ottawa

- What is it like at 1 Canadian Field Hospital? With MCpl Vincent Prevost and Cpl Michael Suitor
Upcoming Events

- March 20: Defence Team International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination event
Digital Learning

- Information session: About the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre
- March 26: Learn about menopause in the workplace
Events and Commemorations

- March: Month of La Francophonie
- March 20: International Francophonie Day
- March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
For more information, please visit Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada.
In case you missed it
- DT News on TML - March 11
- DT News on TML - March 3
- 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
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