Minister Anand announces investment of up to $3.7 billion to supply operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces
October 20, 2022 – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced that Logistik Unicorp based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, has been awarded a contract to provide operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This contract, valued at up to $3.7 billion over 20 years, will...
Recruiters looking to hire military spouses at two virtual career fairs
Military Family Services will host a two-part virtual career fair for military spouses across the country – Supplied Photo On October 26 and November 1, Military Family Services will host a two-part virtual career fair for military spouses across the country as part of the Military Spousal Employment Network. “The benefit of a virtual career fair is that regardless of location, people from...
The Sexual Misconduct Response Centre Launches a New Grant Program to Increase Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors
October 18, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Today, the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC) launched a Call for Applications for its new...
Celebrating Small Business Week with RCAF spouse and entrepreneur Laura Hanek
Entrepreneur and RCAF spouse Laura Hanek with her husband, who works as an aviation technician in Petawawa – Supplied Photo Entrepreneurship is a viable option for many military spouses and family members looking to expand their horizons. In fact, recent research shows that approximately eight percent of employed military spouses are self-employed, making it that much easier to transport...
Fire Prevention Week: Lithium Ion Batteries
An example of a Lithium Ion battery – Image from Unsplash The Office of the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal is seeing an increasing number of incidents implicating Lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, including smartphones, laptops, hoverboards, scooters, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, and toys. These batteries must be handled carefully....
Fire Prevention Week says “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape”
The theme of Fire Prevention Week this year is “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape” – Photo from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week has returned and this year’s message is asking people to plan a safe route out of their homes in case of emergency. The motto for this year is “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” Officials...
Thanksgiving 1918 a historic moment for Canadian Armed Forces
Church of Denain Thanksgiving Service held to commemorate the town’s relief by the Canadian Corps – Photo Credit: LAC M# 3395057 For most of us, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with our family and to give thanks for all that we have. In the autumn of 1918, during a time commonly referred to as “Canada’s Hundred Days”, many Canadians would not have an opportunity to experience that luxury;...
Operational pause of CT-114 Tutor fleet lifted
September 21, 2022 – Winnipeg – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Major-General Iain Huddleston, Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Operational Airworthiness Authority, has lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet effective September 20. The operational pause was implemented following an accident involving a 431 (Air...
Self Help ADR: Equipping Yourself in Conflict Resolution
Dear CCMS, I keep hearing that Alternative Dispute Resolution starts with “self-help”. What the heck does it mean? “Self-help” means using your own abilities to manage conflicts informally and collaboratively. Conflict is a healthy, normal part of work life because people are packages of differing priorities, expectations, assumptions, concerns, hopes, beliefs and values. Talking out our...
Steel Spirit Artist Spotlight: Paul Seguna
After a forty-two-year military career and countless homes across the globe, Paul Seguna has always carried a notebook to draw in. Seeing Paul’s artwork is nothing short of impressive. Whether it is satirical cartoons, landscapes of impressionable places he has been or full historic depictions of military war, his talents are both remarkable and varied much like his military experiences over the...