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National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / December 2025
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In this edition
NMC Insight
- Your Voice, Our Community
Events and Celebrations
- Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments
- Responsible and Inclusive AI: What It Means and How to Achieve It
- Managers: Master Accessibility in Procurement and Digital Services
- Career Boot Camp 2026
- GC Data Conference 2026
Spotlight on Resources
- Leading Change: Embedding Nature and Climate into Decision-Making
- Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory Research on AAACT Services
- Join our mentorship community!
Regional News
NMC Insight
Your Voice, Our Community
During this time of uncertainty, staying connected is more important than ever. Communities like the NMC offer a space to share experiences, learn from others, and find support. We’re grateful for your ongoing engagement.
Last month’s Check-In Question produced a powerful word cloud showing how managers are feeling across the public service. This feedback helps shape our programs, priorities, and conversations with partners. Here’s a copy of the word cloud that was shared, highlighting what would support you:
We also celebrate one of our standout events of the year; the December 10 Leadership Panel on Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations. The discussions were candid and insightful, and the recording will be shared soon.
As we plan for the year ahead, your voice continues to guide us. Take a moment to update your NMC profile to ensure you receive information that is relevant and tailored for you.
Events and Celebrations
Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments
You are invited to participate in a two-hour virtual session organized by the Public Service Commission, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Network. This session is designed for Government of Canada employees and managers to assist them with their career search and assessment skills.
In this session, you will:
- Learn how to effectively navigate GC Jobs and apply for Government of Canada positions
- Improve your job search and self-marketing techniques
- Understand assessment processes and terminology
- Gain practical tips for interviews and career development
- Watch a live demonstration of the GC Jobs portal
Whether you’re updating your résumé or exploring new opportunities, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to succeed in navigating your public service career.
Session details and links to register:
📅 January 8, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET (English)
📅 January 12, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET (French)
For questions or if you require accommodations to participate in these sessions, please email: cfp.toronto.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Responsible and Inclusive AI: What It Means and How to Achieve It
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work and live, but with great power comes great responsibility. In this session, we will explore what it truly means to have responsible and inclusive AI, from ethical principles and transparency to fairness and accessibility. We’ll discuss practical steps organizations can take to embed these values into AI systems, ensuring they serve everyone equitably and foster trust. Join us to learn how you can be part of building AI that reflects our shared commitment to diversity, accountability, and innovation.
Speaker: Noha Rahal, PhD - Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
📅 January 14, 2026 | Virtual | To learn more and to join the session, click here
Managers: Master Accessibility in Procurement and Digital Services
In January 2026, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is hosting a series of practical accessibility events to support managers in integrating accessibility into procurement and digital services.
- How to Consider and Integrate Accessibility in Procurement (January 13–14): learn the roles of business owners and how to integrate accessibility into procurement, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Practical Guidance to Procuring Accessible ICT (January 20–21): understand the GC-recommended ICT accessibility standard and how to apply it in your purchases.
- Virtual Seminar: The Power of Digital Accessibility (January 21): the AAACT Centre will explore why digital accessibility matters and share practical, real-world tips.
- Understanding Accessibility Conformance Reports and Roadmaps (January 27–28): gain clarity on how to review and interpret these important accessibility tools.
More details and registrations for each event here
Career Boot Camp 2026
Back for its 6th virtual edition and hosted by the Federal Youth Network (FYN), the Career Boot Camp 2026 is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, build resilience, and thrive in a time of fiscal constraint. It’s a chance to find your way forward - for managers and employees alike - by adapting to change and growing within the federal public service.
This year’s program features interactive workshops, practical strategies, and networking opportunities to help you build meaningful connections and confidently shape your next steps. Career Boot Camp 2026 is all about turning challenges into stepping stones for both personal and professional growth.
📅 January 20 to 29, 2026 | Details and registrations : Career Boot Camp 2026
GC Data Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the 10th anniversary of the GC Data Conference—Canada’s premier event for data and AI in the federal public service.
As data fluency becomes essential to every manager’s role, this conference offers a unique opportunity to build awareness, strengthen digital leadership, and stay ahead of emerging trends that shape decision-making across government.
This year’s theme, “Navigating Canada’s Data Landscape,” explores how data sovereignty, government productivity, and explore the evolving role of data and artificial intelligence (AI). Managers will hear from a diverse, pan-Canadian lineup of experts showcasing practical innovations and real progress in data and AI.
📅 February 18 and 19, 2026 | Online | Register here
Spotlight on Resources
Leading Change: Embedding Nature and Climate into Decision-Making
Managers play a vital role in shaping how teams respond to today’s environmental challenges. ECCC is pleased to announce Halting and Reversing Biodiversity Loss in Canada (CHC112) — a new Canada School of Public Service course designed to help public service leaders understand biodiversity’s importance, its links to climate change, and how to embed nature considerations into federal decision-making.
This course complements the refreshed suite of Climate Literacy courses, together contributing to a climate- and nature-aware public service. We encourage managers to register, champion, and share these opportunities. For details or support, contact the SEEA Secretariat at eeesformation-seeatraining@ec.gc.ca.
Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory Research on AAACT Services
Are you a coworker or supervisor of a person with a disability who has received accommodation supports from the Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology Program?
If so, researchers from the Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory would like to hear from you!
IDEA is working with AAACT to develop anonymized case studies which highlight the benefits and costs clients have experienced in relation to the accommodation supports provided by AAACT.
If you would like to participate or would like more information about this research, please contact the Research Coordinator, Amie Richards, at arichards@iwh.on.ca or the Principal Investigator, Dr. Emile Tompa, at etompa@iwh.on.ca.
Join our mentorship community!
GCMentorGC, an interdepartmental Mentorship Community of Practice supported by the Federal Youth Network (FYN), is building an evergreen Master Mentor Database to help GoC professionals connect with experienced employees and leaders. By completing the registration form, you confirm your interest in being contacted for future mentorship opportunities, including participating in events such as upcoming speed-mentoring sessions.
The database will be used internally by the CoP and FYN only and will not be publicly shared. Mentors may join or withdraw at any time.
If you're interested in supporting and inspiring future leaders, sign up today using the registration form—and please share this invitation with colleagues who may wish to join as well.
Regional News
Atlantic
Bathurst NMC Networking Breakfasts
We will finish our NMC Fall Networking Breakfasts in Bathurst ! These social times provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed and informal setting while enjoying a delicious breakfast and some refreshing coffee. On December 12 we will be hosting breakfast in Bathurst, details and registration here.
National Capital Region
Get your tickets for Soirée FUNction: A gala evening for a great cause
The Soirée FUNction is back with a formal gala in support of the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and ProjectBe.
Hosted by young professionals’ networks from the Central Agencies, this event is open to all public servants and offers a chance to enjoy great company, entertainment, and a meaningful cause, all under one roof.
This year’s theme, Step into a brighter way, invites you to celebrate, shine, and make a difference.
For questions, please contact soireefunction25@gmail.com.
📅 December 12, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (ET) (doors open at 5) | Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Ottawa | More details and registration here
NMC Networking workshop in Québec City: Health and Well-being in the Workplace through the Lens of Nature’s Benefits
The NMC invites you to a half-day workshop on February 3, 2026, at the Laurentian Forestry Centre in Québec. Under the theme Health and Well-being in the Workplace: The Benefits of Nature, join an experiential session with Delphine Théberge, PhD candidate, who will share science-based insights on nature’s impact on well-being. A short outdoor walk is planned—dress warmly. You’re also welcome to join us for lunch at the cafeteria (bring your own or order nearby). We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 February 3, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ET) | 1055 Rue du Peps, Québec| More details and registration here
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