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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Novembre 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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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Décembre 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'''
* Your Voice, Our Community
'''Events and Celebrations'''
'''Events and Celebrations'''
*[[#Get your tickets for Soirée FUNction: A gala evening for a great cause|Get your tickets for Soirée FUNction: A gala evening for a great cause]]
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*[[#Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments|Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments]]
*[[#Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments|Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments]]
*[[#Responsible and Inclusive AI: What It Means and How to Achieve It|Responsible and Inclusive AI: What It Means and How to Achieve It]]
*[[#Responsible and Inclusive AI: What It Means and How to Achieve It|Responsible and Inclusive AI: What It Means and How to Achieve It]]
*[[#Managers: Master Accessibility in Procurement and Digital Services|Managers: Master Accessibility in Procurement and Digital Services]]
*[[#Career Boot Camp 2026|Career Boot Camp 2026]]
*[[#Career Boot Camp 2026|Career Boot Camp 2026]]
*[[#GC Data Conference 2026|GC Data Conference 2026]]
*[[#GC Data Conference 2026|GC Data Conference 2026]]
'''Spotlight on Resources'''
'''Spotlight on Resources'''
*[[#Leading Change: Embedding Nature and Climate into Decision-Making|Leading Change: Embedding Nature and Climate into Decision-Making]]
*[[#Leading Change: Embedding Nature and Climate into Decision-Making|Leading Change: Embedding Nature and Climate into Decision-Making]]
*[[#Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory research on AAACT services|Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory research on AAACT services]]
*[[#Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory research on AAACT services|Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory Research on AAACT Services]]
*[[#Join our mentorship community!|Join our mentorship community!]]
*[[#Join our mentorship community!|Join our mentorship community!]]
'''Regional News'''
'''Regional News'''
[[#Atlantic|'''Atlantic''']]
[[#Atlantic|'''Atlantic''']]
*[[#NMC Managers Connect in Charlottetown, a few spots left...|NMC Managers Connect in Charlottetown, a few spots left...]]
*[[#Bathurst NMC Networking Breakfasts|Bathurst NMC Networking Breakfasts]]
[[#National Capital Region|'''National Capital Region''']]
[[#National Capital Region|'''National Capital Region''']]
*[[#NCR Arts Fusion|NCR Arts Fusion]]
[[#Ontario|'''Ontario''']]
* [[#Get your tickets for Soirée FUNction: A gala evening for a great cause|Get your tickets for Soirée FUNction: A gala evening for a great cause]]
*[[#Upcoming NMC Networking Events in Ontario|Upcoming NMC Networking Events in Ontario]]
[[#Quebec - Nunavut|'''Quebec - Nunavut''']]
*[[#NMC Networking workshop in Québec City: Health and Well-being in the Workplace through the Lens of Nature’s Benefits|NMC Networking workshop in Québec City: Health and Well-being in the Workplace through the Lens of Nature’s Benefits]]
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==NMC Insight==
==NMC Insight==
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=== 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 [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/partnerships/nmc-subscribe-eng.aspx '''profile'''] to ensure you receive information that is relevant and tailored for you.
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==Events and Celebrations==
===Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments===
===Level Up: Market Yourself, Build Skills, Decode Assessments===
You are invited to participate in a two-hour session organized by the Public Service Commission, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Network. This session is designed for Government of Canada employees to assist them with their career search and assessment skills.
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:'''
'''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.
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.
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=== 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.
[https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/GC_Accessibility_Training_and_Events_/_Formation_et_%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements_du_GC_sur_l'accessibilit%C3%A9?setlang=en&uselang=en#PSPC_and_SSC_Joint_Presentation:_How_to_consider_and_integrate_accessibility_in_procurement_.28English.29 More details and registrations for each event here]<div style="text-align: right;">
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===NMC Virtual Leadership Panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations===
===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.
'''Walk away with:'''
📅 '''January 20 to 29, 2026 | Details and registrations : [https://events.zoom.us/ev/AhyfBCK4-IHgXxh6efEraKgvUf_praADc-hlCSsCjYrRW33Hmr7f~AiyOiFCa9dw8ucf9OoAgPjn587VIVIcnqkhd6spyyBfy-N2gwA7n5bDTEA Career Boot Camp 2026]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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===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 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.
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 | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=DDN3-E57&cm_locale=en Register here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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===Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory research on AAACT services===
===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?
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?
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.
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 [Mailto:arichards@iwh.on.ca arichards@iwh.on.ca] or the Principal Investigator Dr. Emile Tompa at [Mailto:etompa@iwh.on.ca etompa@iwh.on.ca].<div style="text-align: right;">
If you would like to participate or would like more information about this research, please contact the Research Coordinator, Amie Richards, at [Mailto:arichards@iwh.on.ca arichards@iwh.on.ca] or the Principal Investigator, Dr. Emile Tompa, at [Mailto:etompa@iwh.on.ca etompa@iwh.on.ca].<div style="text-align: right;">
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===Get to know the HR and pay courses and resources===
===<span style="color:#BF3341;">Regional News</span>===
==Atlantic==
[https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=COR137&cm_locale=en HR and Pay for Managers (COR137)] and [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=FON308&cm_locale=en HR-to-Pay for Employees (FON308)] use realistic scenarios and practical tools—like videos and interactive exercises—to support Section 34 managers and employees in ensuring timely and accurate pay.
===Bathurst NMC Networking Breakfasts===
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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, [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bathurst-nmc-networking-breakfast-dejeuner-reseautage-cng-a-bathurst-tickets-1955641308799?aff=oddtdtcreator '''details and registration here'''].
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===<span style="color:#BF3341;">Regional News</span>===
==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 '''[https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/charitable/projectbe.html 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 | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gcwcc-soiree-function-2025-soiree-function-2025-de-la-ccmtgc-tickets-1963621888929?aff=oddtdtcreator More details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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==Quebec & Nunavut==
=== 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| [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-atelier-de-reseautage-de-la-cng-nmc-networking-workshop-quebec-1731566896199?aff=oddtdtcreator More details and registration here]'''
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📅 '''Thursday''' '''November 27, 2025 |''' Ottawa Art Gallery | 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON '''|''' 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST '''|''' *'''Cost:''' $10 : please RSVP on [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/arts-minds-mixer-at-the-oag-soiree-arts-et-esprits-a-la-gao-tickets-1839587097529?aff=oddtdtcreator '''Eventbrite''']
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