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*[[#Embracing Digital Accessibility|Embracing Digital Accessibility]]
 
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*[[#Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers|Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers]]
 
*[[#Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers|Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers]]
*[[#21st Annual Leadership Summit - Shaping the Future of Public Service Leadership|21st Annual Leadership Summit - Shaping the Future of Public Service Leadership]]
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*[[#The Trust Series: Exploring Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference|The Trust Series: Exploring Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference]]
*[[#Supporting Your Team Through SERLO: What Managers Need to Know|Supporting Your Team Through SERLO: What Managers Need to Know]]
   
'''Spotlight on Resources'''
 
'''Spotlight on Resources'''
 
*[[#Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing|Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing]]
 
*[[#Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing|Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing]]
 
*[[#New: GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence|New: GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence]]
 
*[[#New: GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence|New: GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence]]
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*[[#Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series|Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series]]
 
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*[[#Welcome Jeremy Trites, NMC New Atlantic Regional Lead|Welcome Jeremy Trites, NMC New Atlantic Regional Lead]]
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*[[#Managers Connect Event is coming to Windsor|Managers Connect Event is coming to Windsor]]
 
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===Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers===
 
===Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers===
Leading transformation is no longer optional—especially in the current context of Workforce Adjustment and the Compensation Expenditure Review. The Think Tank Series on Transformation (TTsT) is a 90-minute interactive session designed for members of the National Managers’ Community, leaders, executives and employees to navigate disruption with empathy and purpose. Developed by certified practitioners from the Interdepartmental Organizational Change Network (IOCN), the session connects theory to real workplace realities and focuses on how transitions are experienced by people.
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The Public Service Commission (PSC) invites managers to join an interactive Question & Answer virtual session on '''March 26, 2026''', to increase their understanding of priority entitlements during workforce reductions.
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As an introduction to priority entitlements, it is recommended to watch the video “[https://app.csps-efpc.gc.ca/content/Understanding%20Priority%20Entitlements%20in%20Staffing.html?ou=6606&d2l_body_type=3 Understanding priority entitlements in staffing]” developed by the PSC and the Canada School of Public Service. To access the video, please sign in to the CSPC learning platform.
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Participants explore three core modules: individual transition and adaptation, team dynamics, and practical management frameworks, including the Government of Canada’s Framework for Leading Change and Prosci. The session highlights what individuals and leaders can control, how to anticipate emotional reactions during uncertainty, and how small, practical actions can support meaningful transformation.
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[https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b57d15c6-f4ba-4eba-bbd7-fc8a1c3137a3@961b30aa-d439-4bc7-b674-9c4a389b0be3 French session: 10:00–11:30]
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TTsT offers a safe and supportive space to reflect, exchange with peers, and strengthen resilience, communication and leadership capacity during periods of organizational disruption.
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[https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5798bf7-6c75-40b5-a763-0399363f5fa5@961b30aa-d439-4bc7-b674-9c4a389b0be3 English session: 1:00–2:30]
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Register by <u>March 19, 2026</u>.  If you have questions, please send an email to [Mailto:cfp.ap-demandes-pa-inquiries.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca cfp.ap-demandes-pa-inquiries.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca].<div style="text-align: right;">
 
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'''March 31, 2026''' | '''Virtual''' | '''1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)''' | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=FON1-E55&cm_locale=en '''More details and registration here''']<div style="text-align: right;">
 
'''March 31, 2026''' | '''Virtual''' | '''1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)''' | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=FON1-E55&cm_locale=en '''More details and registration here''']<div style="text-align: right;">
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=== Think Tank Series on Transformation - How do we Navigate Current Disruptions ===
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Leading transformation is no longer optional—especially in the current context of Workforce Adjustment and the Compensation Expenditure Review. The Think Tank Series on Transformation (TTsT) is a 90-minute interactive session designed for members of the National Managers’ Community, leaders, executives and employees to navigate disruption with empathy and purpose. Developed by certified practitioners from the Interdepartmental Organizational Change Network (IOCN), the session connects theory to real workplace realities and focuses on how transitions are experienced by people.
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Participants explore three core modules: individual transition and adaptation, team dynamics, and practical management frameworks, including the Government of Canada’s Framework for Leading Change and Prosci. The session highlights what individuals and leaders can control, how to anticipate emotional reactions during uncertainty, and how small, practical actions can support meaningful transformation.
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'''📅 Various dates from February to April, 2026  | Virtual event | More details and registration here [[gccollab:discussion/view/28685563/think-tank-series-on-transformation-navigate-current-disruptions-with-empathy-and-think-about-the-future-s-rie-de-r-flexion-sur-la-transformation-g-rer-les-perturbations-actuelles-avec-empathie-et-en-pensent-de-lavenir|Think Tank Series on Transformation - Navigate current disruptions with empathy and think about the future : GCcollab]]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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===21st Annual Leadership Summit - Shaping the Future of Public Service Leadership===
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Be part of the 2026 IPAC Leadership Summit, where public service leaders and innovators come together to explore the transformative potential of leadership in shaping a better future. This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future of Public Service Leadership,” highlights the critical role of bold, forward-thinking leadership in addressing today’s challenges and seizing tomorrow’s opportunities.
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This dynamic event will feature thought-provoking keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops designed to empower public service professionals at every level. Dive into topics such as fostering innovation, driving equity and inclusion, managing change with resilience, and leading with integrity in an ever-evolving landscape.
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=== Supporting Your Team Through SERLO: What Managers Need to Know ===
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The NMC, in collaboration with the Public Service Commission, invites you to a focused learning session to help managers confidently navigate the Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO) process. This session will provide clear guidance, practical insights and key considerations to support your teams during organizational transitions. Participants will also walk through practical scenarios to see how SERLO principles apply in real-world situations.
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'''📅 March 12, 2026  | Virtual event | More details and registration : [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-soutenir-votre-equipe-durant-un-processus-smpmd-seance-en-francais-1982819264797?aff=oddtdtcreator French session 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET)] | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supporting-your-team-through-serlo-english-session-tickets-1982793233938?aff=oddtdtcreator English session 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.(ET)]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
   
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===Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series===
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As a manager, you play an essential role in implementing the ''Official Languages Act'' (the Act) and in fostering an inclusive and high‑performing workplace.
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The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is inviting you to a series of free workshops, which will provide practical tools to better support your teams.
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·      Objectives of the Act
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·      An effective active offer
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·      Bilingual meetings: Effective practices for internal meetings and external presentations
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·      The tool for the linguistic identification of positions: Implementing section 91 of the Act
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·      Linguistic (in)security in the workplace
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👉 ''[https://www.clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/tools-resources/official-languages-workshops Click here for more details and to register.]''<div style="text-align: right;">
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==Atlantic==
 
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*[[#Welcome Jeremy Trites, NMC New Atlantic regional lead|Welcome Jeremy Trites, NMC New Atlantic regional lead]]
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