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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Septembre 2025|Lire la version en français ici]]'''[[File:NMC News Banner ENG .png|alt=Hand holding a smartphone displaying a email notification with an envelope icon on a blue background. / Main tenant un smartphone affichant une notification de courriel avec une icône d’enveloppe sur un fond bleu..|center|frameless|1140x1140px]]<h2><span style="color:#BF3341;">In this edition</span></h2>'''NMC Insight'''
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*[[#Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI|Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI]]
 
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*[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)]]
 
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'''Events and Celebrations'''
 
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*[[#Healthy Workplace Month|Healthy Workplace Month]]
 
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*[[#Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role|Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role]]
 
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*[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]]
 
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*[[#CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt|CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt]]
 
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'''Spotlight on Resources'''
 
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*[[#Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)|Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]]
 
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*[[#Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies|Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies]]
 
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*[[#The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process|The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process]]
 
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'''Regional News'''
 
  
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[[#Atlantic|'''Atlantic''']]
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The following is a list of resources to help public servants learn about the basics of Artificial Intelligence, please feel free to add your own content, or contact [mailto:jeffrey.outram@tbs-sct.gc.ca Jeff Outram].
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Charlottetown PEI|Managers’ Connect Event in Charlottetown PEI]]
 
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[[#National Capital Region|'''National Capital Region''']]
 
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Gatineau|Managers’ Connect Event in Gatineau]]
 
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[[#Ontario|'''Ontario''']]
 
  
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[[#Prairies & Northwest Territories|'''Prairies & Northwest Territories''']]
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=== Artificial Intelligence Examples in the GC===
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Calgary|Managers’ Connect Event in Calgary]]
 
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Regina|Managers’ Connect Event in Regina]]
 
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[[#Quebec_&_Nunavut|'''Quebec & Nunavut''']]
 
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal|Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal]]
 
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[[#British_Columbia_&_Yukon|'''British Columbia & Yukon''']]
 
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George|Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George]]
 
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*[[#Manager’s Mental Health Toolkit, developed by the BC Federal Council’s Community of Interest on Mental Health|Manager’s Mental Health Toolkit, developed by the BC Federal Council’s Community of Interest on Mental Health]]
 
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[[#Opportunities to participate as a mentor at the FYN Future Leaders Forum and In Person Learning Days|Opportunities to participate as a mentor at the FYN Future Leaders Forum and In Person Learning Days]]
 
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==NMC Insight==
 
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===Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI===
 
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As fall 2025 settles in with its renewed energy, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. The season often brings shifting priorities, a heavier workload, and the challenge of keeping teams aligned after the summer break. Small actions, like checking in with your team, setting clear priorities, and leveraging available tools can make a big difference. And remember, the NMC community is here to support you.
 
  
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This month, we’re bringing back the '''NMC Monthly Insight Question''', a simple way to check in on managers’ realities and spark meaningful conversations across departments. In June, many of you highlighted ''“Understanding and leveraging AI tools”'' as a top leadership priority. With AI on everyone’s mind, the NMC is exploring sessions to support managers where it’s needed most.
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:* For a list of examples of A.I. tools in the GC, go to: [https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Artificial_Intelligence '''GCpedia'''].
  
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To help us move forward this month, we’re asking:
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===GC Guiding & Supporting Documents===
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai/gc-ai-strategy-overview.html Government of Canada: AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service 2025-2027: Priority areas]
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:* [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32592#appA Directive on Automated Decision-Making]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/government-wide-reporting-spending-operations/trust-transparency/government-canada-trust-and-transparency-strategy.html Government of Canada Trust and Transparency Strategy]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai.html Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Government]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai/guide-use-generative-ai.html Guide on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/canada-digital-ambition.html Government of Canada: Digital Ambition]
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:* [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32603 Policy on Service and Digital]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/government-canada-digital-standards.html Government of Canada: Digital Standards]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/voluntary-code-conduct-responsible-development-and-management-advanced-generative-ai-systems#wb-auto-4 Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems (ISED)]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/implementation-guide-managers-artificial-intelligence-systems Implementation guide for managers of Artificial intelligence systems (ISED)]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) – Companion document]
  
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📊 '''[https://forms.office.com/r/WFhDHrQa88 How confident do you feel about integrating AI tools into your team's work and which aspects of AI would be most valuable for your growth as a manager?]'''
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===Canadian AI Strategy===
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/public-consultations/help-define-next-chapter-canadas-ai-leadership Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership (public consultation)]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-launches-ai-strategy-task-force-and-public-engagement-on-the-development-of-the-next-ai-strategy.html (News release)]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-launches-ai-strategy-task-force-and-public-engagement-on-the-development-of-the-next-ai-strategy.html Government of Canada launches AI Strategy Task Force and public engagement on the development of the next AI strategy]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ai-strategy/en Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/canadian-sovereign-ai-compute-strategy Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/canadian-artificial-intelligence-safety-institute Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/advisory-council-artificial-intelligence/en Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence]
  
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And if you’re curious, you can also revisit some of the insightful responses from the [[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Août 2025#Ce%20que%20vous%20nous%20avez%20dit%20.E2.80.93%20R.C3.A9sultats%20du%20point%20de%20vue%20des%20gestionnaires%20de%20juillet|previous editions]].<div style="text-align: right;">
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===Canadian - Guiding & Supporting Documents===
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:* [https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training The First Nations Principles of OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession)] - Indigenous Knowledge Sovereignty.
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===We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)===
 
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Ready to lead, connect, and innovate across the Public Service? The NMC is seeking a passionate Regional Lead for the Atlantic Region to join our vibrant cross-Canada team!
 
  
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'''What’s in it for you?'''
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===International - Guiding & Supporting Documents===
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*Collaborate across departments
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:* [https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100573471.pdf Hiroshima Process International Guiding Principles for Organizations Developing Advanced AI System (2023)]
  
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=== Glossaries ===
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:* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Artificial_Intelligence/Glossary Basic glossary of A.I. terms] - Yale University
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:* [https://montrealethics.ai/dictionary/ AI Ethics Living Dictionary] - Montreal AI Ethics Institute
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For a more advanced glossary, visit [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_artificial_intelligence '''Wikipedia'''].
  
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*Be part of a supportive, inclusive community
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===Videos===
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:* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZvnD73m40o Prompt Engineering Tutorial – Master ChatGPT and LLM Responses] - FreeCodeCamp.org (41 Minutes)
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:* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOm75o2Z5-o Prompt Engineering 101 - Crash Course & Tips] - AssemblyAI (14 minutes)
  
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*Must be able to work from the Moncton or Halifax [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/contact_us/campuses-eng.aspx CSPS office]
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===Articles===
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:* [https://service.ssc-spc.gc.ca/en/news/articles/24-09-2024/generative-artificial-intelligence-genai Technology 101 - Generative artificial intelligence - SSC (2 minutes)]
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:* [https://amatria.in/blog/PromptEngineering Prompt Engineering 101: Introduction and resources] - Amatria (12 minutes)
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:* [https://humanloop.com/blog/prompt-engineering-101 Prompt Engineering 101] - HumanLoop (10 minutes)
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:* [https://www.assemblyai.com/docs/lemur/improving-your-prompt Prompt Engineering] - AssemblyAI (10 minutes)
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:* [https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-the-openai-api Best practices for prompt engineering with the OpenAI AP] - OpenAI (10 minutes)
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:* [https://www.getmagical.com/blog/how-to-write-good-ai-prompts How to Write Good AI Prompts: A Beginner’s Guide (+12 Templates)] - Magical (10 minutes)
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:* [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ai/chatgpt-prompts/ Writing ChatGPT Prompts That Get Results (with Examples)] - Grammarly (10 minutes)
  
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===Guides===
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:* [https://gptbot.io/master-chatgpt-prompting-techniques-guide Mastering ChatGPT: How to Craft Effective Prompts (Full Guide)] - GPTbot (15 minutes)
  
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For more information or to send your resume and cover letter, contact: [Mailto:annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca]  
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===Online Courses===
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/videos/microsoft-copilot-for-security/QIcb1?query=prompt%20engineering&language=English&language=French&productDifficultyLevel=Intermediate&sortBy=BEST_MATCH&source=search Effective Prompt Engineering for AI] - Coursera (2 hours, 20 minutes)
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/videos/fundamentals-of-ai-agents-using-rag-and-langchain/4gB2y?query=prompt%20engineering&language=English&language=French&productDifficultyLevel=Intermediate&sortBy=BEST_MATCH&source=search Advanced Prompt Engineering Methods] - Coursera (53 minutes)
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/videos/generative-ai-for-data-science/CXgZg?source=search&query=generative%20AI%20bias Understanding and Mitigating Bias in Generative AI] - Coursera (1 hour, 23 minutes)
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompt-engineering Prompt Engineering Specialization] - Coursera (40 hours)
  
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Learn more: [[National Managers' Community (NMC)|NMC Wiki]] | [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmc-cng/ LinkedIn]<div style="text-align: right;">
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===Specific A.I. Tools - Learning Resouces===
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:* [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/ Co-Pilot (Microsoft)]
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:* [https://help.openai.com/en/ ChatGPT]
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:* [https://www.llama.com/docs/community-support-and-resources/ LLaMA (Meta)]
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==Events and Celebrations==
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:* [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/browse/?products=github&filter-products=Github%20co-pilot&terms=Github%20copilot GitHub Copilot]
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===Healthy Workplace Month===
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:* [https://help.openai.com/en/ DALL-E (OpenAI)]
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October marks an important time for reflection, action, and connection as we recognize '''[https://excellence.ca/chwm-2025/ Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month]''' and '''[https://www.camimh.ca/miaw Mental Illness Awareness Week]''' (October 5–11). This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, a national initiative dedicated to fostering and maintaining healthy work environments.
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:* [https://www.midjourney.com/help Midjourney]
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:* [https://stablediffusionweb.com/#faq Stable Diffusion]
  
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The 2025 theme, “Unlocking Your Potential: Building Strength to Overcome Challenges,” presents a powerful opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to health and safety within the School. These initiatives highlight the importance of both physical and psychological health and safety, and aim to further sStrengthen our workplace culture.
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===Resources offered by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)===
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Note, you will need to log in to access the following free resources: [[Artificial_Intelligence/CSPS|'''click here'''.]]
  
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Explore the full '''[https://052gc.sharepoint.com/sites/Well-BeingandMentalHealthEventsCalendar/SitePages/Healthy-Workplace-Month-2025.aspx?xsdata=MDV8MDJ8bm1jLWNuZ0Bjc3BzLWVmcGMuZ2MuY2F8ZDk4ZDM5YTA4NjNjNDAzNDA1MDQwOGRkZmI5NTBlNzJ8ZWRjMzNlNjhkYTZlNDA3MWIxODFjZTdiYTQ2MWZiYWV8MHwwfDYzODk0MzMzOTg1MjAwNjE2M3xVbmtub3dufFRXRnBiR1pzYjNkOGV5SkZiWEIwZVUxaGNHa2lPblJ5ZFdVc0lsWWlPaUl3TGpBdU1EQXdNQ0lzSWxBaU9pSlhhVzR6TWlJc0lrRk9Jam9pVFdGcGJDSXNJbGRVSWpveWZRPT18MHx8fA%3d%3d&sdata=c0ZWZjQxM1IrY0ltVDFWcCthQmxyVEhrOTFxdkR5REVpd2NXd2c2bEhpWT0%3d&clickparams=eyAiWC1BcHBOYW1lIiA6ICJNaWNyb3NvZnQgT3V0bG9vayIsICJYLUFwcFZlcnNpb24iIDogIjE2LjAuMTkwMjkuMjAyNDQiLCAiT1MiIDogIldpbmRvd3MiIH0%3d&SafelinksUrl=https%3a%2f%2f052gc.sharepoint.com%2fsites%2fWell-BeingandMentalHealthEventsCalendar%2fSitePages%2fHealthy-Workplace-Month-2025.aspx calendar of events]''' and find opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive.
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===Resources offered by the Canada Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)===
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Note, you will need to log in to access the following resources: [[Artificial_Intelligence/CCCS|'''click here''']]
  
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=== Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (Canada)===
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To view the various Canadian academic A.I. programs, [[Artificial_Intelligence/Canadian_academic_A.I._programs|'''click here'''.]]
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===Leading Through Technological Change===
 
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In today’s fast-paced world, leadership demands a fresh approach to keep pace with technological change and shifting organizational realities. This event will explore what it takes to earn trust, lead with purpose and succeed amid constant change in today’s workplace.
 
  
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📅  '''October 15, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 am to 11:45 am (ET) | English, with interpretation in French | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=TRN4-E45&cm_locale=en More details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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===Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (U.S.A)===
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:* [https://online.stanford.edu/programs/artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate] - Stanford University online (1-2 years)
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:* [https://online.stanford.edu/programs/artificial-intelligence-professional-program Artificial Intelligence Professional Program] - Stanford University School of Engineering (1.5 years)
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:* [https://executive.mit.edu/course/artificial-intelligence/a056g00000URaa3AAD.html Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy] - MIT Sloan School (6 weeks)
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:* [https://online.hbs.edu/courses/ai-essentials-for-business/ A.I. Essentials for Business] - Harvard Business School online (4 weeks)
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As managers, whether you're purchasing pencils, booking training, renting meeting space, ordering catering, or managing large-scale projects—this session is for you.
 
  
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Join us for an informative webinar designed specifically for Government of Canada managers. The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) is a neutral and independent organization that helps resolve contracting disputes between businesses and the federal government. We also review systemic procurement issues and make recommendations to improve federal contracting practices.
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===Related GC Communities (GCXchange)===
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000538/ GC AI Hub - Carrefour de l'IA du GC]
  
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000681 Applied Text Analytics and Generative AI CoP]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000558 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Group (AIDSG)]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/10001115 CPDI Community of Practice on Data and Information]
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:* CSA's AI Community of Practice (link needed)
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000538 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000177 Data Science Network for the Federal Public Service]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000163 Digital Analytics Community of Practice]
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:* ESDC's Artificial Intelligence Center of Enablement (AICoE) (link needed)
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/10002459 Generative AI Community]
  
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===Related GC Communities (GCcollab)===
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:* [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/5367516/data-science-and-artificial-intelligence Data Science and Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/5881/data-science-science-des-donn-es Data Science]
  
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===GC Departmental Webpages===
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/dnd-caf-artificial-intelligence-strategy/what-is-ai.html National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces]
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:* [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/canadian-artificial-intelligence-safety-institute Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute]
  
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===Canadian AI Institutes===
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📅  '''October 16, 2025 | Virtual | More details and registration here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-integrity-understanding-the-procurement-ombuds-role-tickets-1645186128999?aff=oddtdtcreator English session 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)] or [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diriger-avec-integrite-le-role-de-lombuds-de-lapprovisionnement-tickets-1645283299639?aff=oddtdtcreator French session 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET)]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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:* [https://www.amii.ca/ Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Edmonton, AB)]
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:* [https://cifar.ca/ Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (Toronto, ON)]
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:* [https://mila.quebec/en Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute (Montreal, QC)]
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:* [https://vectorinstitute.ai/ Vector Institute (Toronto, ON)]
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===Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes===
 
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Staffing positions in the public service has been a persistent challenge for managers, with time delays impacting both efficiency and productivity.
 
  
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Join representatives from the Public Service Commission on '''October 16, 2025''' as they share simple strategies to streamline your staffing efforts. You’ll gain valuable insights into how to cut down on delays, improve hiring efficiency, and implement best practices that can transform your organization’s recruitment process.
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===National AI Strategies, Framework & Support Documents===
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:* [https://oecd.ai/en/ OECD - Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://oecd.ai/en/dashboards/national OECD - National A.I. Dashboards]
  
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:* [https://www.digital.govt.nz/standards-and-guidance/technology-and-architecture/artificial-intelligence/public-service-artificial-intelligence-framework New Zealand]
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===Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)===
 
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The Public Service Commission has developed valuable resources to assist you throughout this journey. The comprehensive [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/public-service-hiring-guides/selection-employees-retention-layoff-guide-managers-hr.html guide for managers and HR specialists] covers everything you need to know before, during, and after a SERLO, ensuring that you are well-prepared and confident in your decisions.
 
  
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Once you've read through the guide, it is highly recommended to watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbAtPJq5XVM HR Council SmartShop: Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]. The smartshop provides an insightful overview of the steps and requirements involved in conducting a SERLO.
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:* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/microsoft-365-copilot-experiment-cross-government-findings-report UK - Microsoft 365 Copilot Experiment: Cross-Government Findings Report]
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:* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/artificial-intelligence-resources-for-the-public-sector UK - Artificial intelligence resources for the public sector]
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:* [https://lenews.ch/2025/08/01/swiss-to-launch-open-source-large-language-model/ Swiss to launch open-source Large Language Model - Aug 2025]
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:* [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-built-humphrey-ai-tool-reviews-responses-to-consultation-for-first-time-in-bid-to-save-millions UK - Review of consultation responses - May 2025]
  
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----<h3>Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies</h3>The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has updated the Government of Canada (GC) [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/investment-management-communities/materiel-management-community-competencies.html Materiel Management Community Competencies], which is an update to the 2021 Materiel Management Competencies.  
 
  
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The following is a list of resources to help public servants learn about the basics of Artificial Intelligence, please feel free to add your own content, or contact Jeff Outram.

Artificial Intelligence Examples in the GC

  • For a list of examples of A.I. tools in the GC, go to: GCpedia.

GC Guiding & Supporting Documents

Canadian AI Strategy

Canadian - Guiding & Supporting Documents

International - Guiding & Supporting Documents

Glossaries

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Videos

Articles

Guides

Online Courses

Specific A.I. Tools - Learning Resouces

Resources offered by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)

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Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (Canada)

To view the various Canadian academic A.I. programs, click here.

Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (U.S.A)

Related GC Communities (GCXchange)

Related GC Communities (GCcollab)

GC Departmental Webpages

Canadian AI Institutes

National AI Strategies, Framework & Support Documents

International Government Research/Resources

A.I. Industry Articles related to Canada

Professional Services Organizations - Research and Training Materials

Public Policy/Administration Organizations - Research and Training Materials

Prompting Tools

GPQA - A.I. Intelligence Testing

Gov't Procurement Annoucements

Credits

  • Brian Wray, Manager, Data Science and AI Incubation, CTOB, Shared Services Canada
  • Jeff Braybrook, Senior Advisor, Digital Services, Shared Services Canada
  • Kent Aitken, Director, Digital Academy, Canada School of Public Service
  • Jeff Outram, Free Agent/Senior Advisor, Treasury Board Secretariat
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