Defence Team News - April 1, 2026

Defence Team News - April 1, 2026

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Messages for the Defence Team

• Mission Ready: Equipping the Forces - Meeting NATO's two per cent target
• Leadership Messages:
  • Message from the new Senior Associate Deputy Minister and Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard
  • Surgeon General message: Measles in Canada - What you need to know
  • Message from the DM, CDS, and Commissioner of the CCG on enhancing maritime security through Bill C-12
  • Small everyday actions: 2SLGBTQI+ Defence Team Champion message on International Transgender Day of Visibility
• Hearing from community groups: Designing Restorative Engagement on Systemic Racism
• Step into the future (accessible only on the National Defence network) with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) spotlight
  • The future is now at DRDC
• March 2026: A key milestone for the Restorative Engagement Program on Sexual Misconduct
• Canadian Coast Guard welcomes Transport Canada Aircraft Services Directorate
• Strengthening bilingualism within the Defence Team

CAF Members

• Updates to CAF grievance policies are now in effect
• Recent amendments to Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD):
  • Updated:
    • DAOD 2017-0, Military Grievances
  • Cancelled:
    • DAOD 2017-1, Military Grievances Process
• CAFCYBERCOM showcases new AI cyber tool at NATO exercise
• Check out the latest Canadian Army Modernization Situation Report (accessible only on the National Defence network) highlighting Army modernization in action
• Armoured Combat Support Vehicle Maintenance and Recovery Vehicle (accessible only on the National Defence network) showcased at Canadian International Autoshow

DND Employees

• Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program
• Important Human Resources Management System (HRMS) notices:
  • Spotlight series: What's new in HRMS 9.2
  • Join virtual information sessions for the HRMS upgrade

Leadership Corner

• Attend Labour Relations information sessions (accessible only on the National Defence network) for managers this spring

The Maple Leaf

• Making Canadian history: CAF pilot set to travel around the Moon
• One small gesture can trigger a security incident
• From awareness to acceptance and appreciation: World Autism Awareness Day
• Ten years of impact: Real property centralization at the heart of the CAF mission
• Recognizing a remarkable veteran
• Fueling your best self: What to know before you spend on supplements

Digital Learning

• Information session: About the Sexual Misconduct and Resource Centre (SMSRC)

Commemorations

• Month of April
  • Sikh Heritage Month
  • Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month
• April 1, 1995: Haiti: CAF begins Op PIVOT (support to UN Mission)
• April 1, 1924:
  • Founding of Royal Canadian Air Force
  • Inception of RCAF Reserve
• April 4, 1949: North Atlantic Treaty signed by Canada and partner nations, establishing NATO

For more information, please visit Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada.

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - March 24
• DT News on TML - March 17
• 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

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