- GC Data Conference 2023
- Move for your Mood challenge
- The Creative Power of Mindset for Leaders
- GC Project Management Community: Leading Projects in a Hybrid Work Environment
- Making the leap to the executive rank: Questions and answers
- Lunar New Year/Spring Festival/Chinese New Year
- Addressing Employment Barriers Faced by Black People in the Public Service: Meaningful Retention
- Workshops on Official Languages
- Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service
- Public Service Employee Survey (PSES)
- Additional resources on Mental Health
NMC News
National Management Community (NMC) Regional Day in the NCR
On January 31st. National Capital region (NCR) managers will connect for this long-awaited event which will present various interactive in-person sessions around the theme of Managing in times of change while learning how to make space for difference, curiosity and authenticity.
To learn more about the day’s program, we invite you to visit the event page NMC Regional Day in the NCR – Ottawa (canada.ca).
Unfortunately for those that did not have the chance to register, the event reached full capacity in less than a week. We do have a waiting list if you would like to include your name an be contacted if some participants cancel their seat. But do not worry, following to the success of the regional days across the Country over in the last months NMC will be planning more regional in-person and virtual events in 2023!
Make sure you and your colleagues are part of the mailing list and follow us on social medias to be the first to learn about our events and activities.
New NMC regional lead for Quebec and Nunavut region
Welcome Martine!
The NMC is pleased to welcome a new regional lead for the Quebec and Nunavut Region. Martine Daoust began her journey with the team on January 9, 2023. If her name sounds familiar, it’s because she had replaced the Regional lead from October 2019 to March 2020. She joins us from the Courts Administration Service where she was Director of Management Services. She also worked her way up the ranks at the Department of Justice where she began her career and worked for 25 years. Outside of the office, Martine is busy planning her upcoming RV trips.
You can contact Martine d’Aoust via email at martine.daoust@csps-efpc.gc.ca or on LinkedIn, (4) Martine Daoust | LinkedIn
Events and Celebrations
GC Data Conference 2023
Date: February 22-23, 2023
Location: Virtual
The annual GC Data Conference, now in its seventh year, serves as the primary forum for public servants and data leaders to share awareness in order to advance Canada’s commitments to provide higher-quality data, insights and services to all.
With a theme centred on “Leveraging Data to Advance Innovation”, the GC Data Conference 2023 will explore key topics related to using data to expand innovative methods, integrating social and ethical practices, and enabling collective change. The event offers opportunities to exchange knowledge, engage in discussions and expand awareness of the opportunities and challenges around the use of data across the Government of Canada.
This event is delivered through a partnership between Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the Canada School of Public Service, with the subject-matter support and expertise of the GC Data Community.
Register here: GC Data Conference 2023: About the conference – CSPS (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
Move for Your Mood Challenge
January marks a fresh start, the colder, darker, shorter days can sap our energy and leave us feeling down. But there’s a great way to start feeling better: get moving! 
From Jan. 16 – 31, download or open the free #ParticipACTION app and join the Move for your Mood challenge, when getting active not only makes you feel better, but it might just win you some prizes, too!
The Creative Power of Mindset for Leaders
The Creative Power of Mindset for Leaders (session in French only), presented by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada, on January 25, 2023, at 1 pm (ET) |Register
Annual Learning Day for the GC Project Management Community: Leading Projects in a Hybrid Work Environment
This event features leaders who will share their thoughts, experiences and knowledge on how hybrid work has changed project management.
January 31, 2023 | 6 hours | Webcast|Register
Making the leap to the executive rank: Questions and answers
On February 15th, 2023, the Association of Professional Executives (APEX) would like to invite both aspiring and new executives to participate in a facilitated discussion with experienced public service leaders.
Our executive level panelists will share observations and opinions on the role of the executive and the challenges and opportunities of the transition. This facilitated discussion will also offer candid insights and inspirations to aspiring and new executives to prepare for the change in role, mindset, and responsibilities.
This event is sure to both inspire and provide valuable tips and tools for success. It is open for all executives and all aspiring executives.
Register here: Making the Leap to the Executive Rank: Questions and Answers – APEX
Lunar New Year/Spring Festival/Chinese New Year
Celebrate the Year of Rabbit! Share with the Network of Asian Federal Employees how you celebrate and learn about how different cultures celebrate this special occasion!
When: January 19, 2023 – 10-11am (PT)/ 11am-12pm (MT)/ 1-2pm (ET)
Where: No registration required. Please mark your calendar and join us by clicking on the following link: Teams Chat
Addressing Employment Barriers Faced by Black People in the Public Service: Meaningful Retention
This final event in a three-part series will focus on the retention and meaningful engagement of Black federal public servants, and how to contribute to an equitable and supportive workplace where all employees feel valued.
February 2, 2023 | 2 hours | Webcast
Register here: Addressing Employment Barriers Faced by Black People in the Public Service: Meaningful Retention
Spotlight on resources
Official Languages Workshops
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is offering a series of free workshops on official languages just for you!
- The Official Languages Act
- Effective active offer
- How to conduct a bilingual meeting
- Tips and tricks on how to tackle linguistic (in)security
Tool for the linguistic identification of positions – implementing section 91
Come learn about what we have available to help you implement the Official Languages Act in your organization. Click here for dates, details and registration.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service
A common hybrid work model for the federal public service was announced. You may access the backgrounder at https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html.
Public Service Employee Survey (PSES)
This past year has seen the development of the hybrid workplace and the continued focus on equity and inclusion in the public service. The PSES results will help us better understand how you and your workplace have been affected.
The survey takes on average less than 30 minutes to complete and your manager will ensure you have time to complete it during your normal workday. Your responses are confidential and are protected under the Privacy Act and the Statistics Act.
If you have not yet received an email invitation to participate in the survey, please contact Statistics Canada at 1-877-949-9492 or infostats@statcan.gc.ca. For more information about the PSES, please visit the School’s PSES intranet page.
Additional resources on Mental Health
- LifeSpeak’s campaigns: Bell Let’s Talk Day and Harness Healthy Habits (access ID: canada)
- Mental Health Learning Series
