Defence Team News - December 23 2025

• Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief to CAF members and the Diplomatic Corps
• A message from the Prime Minister for the holidays
• Prime Minister Carney's message to members of the CAF
• Message from Michael Sabia, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet
• Happy Holidays from Defence Team leaders
• Happy Holidays to members of the Defence Community

Messages for the Defence Team

• New Deputy Minister of National Defence announced
• Support your well-being during the holidays
• Recent amendments to Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD):
  • Updated:
    • DAOD 2008-9, Public Opinion Research
    • DAOD 5031-1, Canadian Armed Forces Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience
• Buy Canadian Policies come into effect for federal procurement
• Nominations now open for the 2026 Digital Government Community Awards

CAF Employees

• Evaluation of the Military Justice and Grievances Training Programs

DND Employees

• The 2026 payroll calendar is out
• Use your vacation leave to avoid mandatory leave cash-out
• Take a moment to Self-Identify

Leadership Corner

• Expanding DND outreach at job fairs

The Maple Leaf

• 12 Radar Squadron validates TPS-77 radar capabilities
• Agile Combat Employment validated during AGILE WARRIOR 25

Digital Learning

• CAF Campus - Your hub for CAF Professional Development

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - December 16
• DT News on TML - December 9
• DT News on TML - December 2
• DT News on TML - November 25
• DT News on TML - November 18
• DT News on TML - November 5
• DT News on TML - October 28
• DT News on TML - October 21
• DT News on TML - October 16

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