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.

Features

• Champion’s Message to Mark the End of Pride Season 2021
• A message from the Government of Canada Champion for Public Service Pride Week
• Operation AEGIS Technical Briefing - August 26, 2021

CAF Members

• Lactation plan supports Canadian Armed Forces members nursing and/or pumping
• New self-development program offers education opportunities and funding

Civilian Employees

• Are you thinking about retirement? (accessible only on the National Defence network)
• CS employees: What you need to know about the upcoming classification conversion
• Defence Team managers: What you need to know about the upcoming classification conversion (PA, CS, FI and AU)
• Check out DND’s new Overtime toolkit for employees and managers
• Public Service Employees: Three pays in September – Impact on your Pay Deductions

The Maple Leaf

• Political Activities Guidance

National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021

• National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021
• Message from the Defence Team Champion for the 2021 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign
• Events - NDWCC 2021
• VCDS Canoe Race
• Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign 2021 National Launch Event (GCWCC)

Digital Learning

• CSPS Virtual Café Series
• For more learning opportunities, visit Canada.ca/school

COVID-19/Business Resumption Planning

Featured articles

• CDS/DM Directive on DND/CAF Reopening Strategy (summer 2021 posture)
• Directive for DND/CAF COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Detection Testing (RADT): What You Need to Know

Updated web resources

• Key Messaging
• Email Templates
• Defence Team COVID-19 FAQs

Mental health and wellness

• Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.
• Wellness Together Canada – support is just a click or call away
• September Webinar: Coping with Stress and Anxiety as we Continue Adapting to Change

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - August 25
• DT News on TML - August 10
• DT News on TML - August 3
• DT News on TML - July 27
• DT News on TML - July 20
• DT News on TML - July 13
• DT News on TML - July 6
• DT News on TML - June 29