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Defence Team News - September 08, 2021
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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
Messages for the Defence Team
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- Continuing to support our mental health through uncertainty and change
- Join us for the next IcTalk: The Ethics of Using AI in Intelligence Operations (accessible only on the National Defence network)
CAF Members
- Veteran’s Service Cards Rolling Out
- CANFORGENs published during the last two weeks (accessible only on the National Defence network)
Civilian Employees
- Vacation and compensatory leave cash-out for 2022
- Manager Message: Vacation and compensatory leave cash-out for 2022
- New Managers’ Pay Responsibilities Calendar made simple!
- Fall 2021 Welcoming Event for Students
- 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)
National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021
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The Torch
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‘The Torch’ is a Self-Development Learning Hub designedto reinforce continuous learning among CAF members.
New information in the ‘Monthly Defence and Security Outlook’ and the ‘Upcoming Events’ sections.
Monthly Defence & Security Outlook - The Torch - LibGuides at Canadian Forces College
COVID-19/Business Resumption Planning
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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
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
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