Defence Team News - February 3 2026

Defence Team News - February 3 2026

• February: Black History Month
• Defence Team Champion for Racialized Persons message: Black History Month 2026

Messages for the Defence Team

• Message welcoming Deputy Minister Fox to Defence
• Canadian Military Journal Fall issue is now live

CAF Employees

• CANFORGEN 012/26 - accumulated and accrued leave cash out

Leadership Corner

• Student hiring for the summer of 2026 starts now
• EC 02-07 talent pool now available

The Maple Leaf

• A giant leap for snacks: Defence Team member sweetens Canada's journey to the moon
• BOREALIS DISH Industry Day: Advancing defence innovation through secure collaboration

Health and Wellness

• February: Women's Heart Health Month: What you should know
• February 4: World Cancer Day:
  • Stay proactive about your health through screening
  • Explore the range of resources available to the Defence Team to reduce your cancer risk:
    • Mental health services in the CAF
    • The hidden cost of tobacco
    • For CAF members: Addiction awareness and prevention

Digital Learning

• Guide to using Microsoft Forms

Events and Commemorations

• February 1951: Korean War: Canadian soldiers first reach the front lines
• February 8, 1945: Second World War: Rhineland Campaign begins (First Canadian Army)

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

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - January 28
• DT News on TML - January 21
• DT News on TML - January 13
• DT News on TML - December 23
• DT News on TML - December 16
• DT News on TML - December 9
• DT News on TML - December 2
• DT News on TML - November 25

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