National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / November 2025

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In this edition

NMC Insight

Events and Celebrations

• Navigating AI: Age of the Agent for Public Service
• Creating An Inclusive Workplace Culture
• Giving and Receiving Feedback: Why This Emotional Intelligence Skill Can Strengthen or Destroy Teams
• Career boot camp 2026

Spotlight on Resources

• GC Workplace Accessibility Passport: Support your employees to succeed
• Key Procurement Resources and Guidance for Managers

Regional News

Atlantic

• Atlantic NMC Fall Networking Breakfast(s)

National Capital Region

• NCR Arts Fusion

Ontario

Prairies & Northwest Territories

Quebec & Nunavut

British Columbia & Yukon

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NMC Insight

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Events and Celebrations

Navigating AI: Age of the Agent for Public Service

Coming this fall and winter, Navigating AI: Age of the Agent for Public Service is a dynamic, hands-on training experience designed to help leaders and teams navigate the latest advancements in generative AI, including AI Agents.

Training will be provided by Microsoft in collaboration with the KPMG Skills Development Centre.

📅 November 19, 26, and December 3, 2025 | Virtual | More details and registration here

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Creating An Inclusive Workplace Culture

The overall goal of this session is to engage you in a reflection on what you can do to create a culture of inclusion of persons with disabilities.

At the end of this interactive session, participants will:

• Explain the impact of a positive workplace culture on the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
• Use neutral or non-ableist words to foster diversity and inclusion in the federal public service.
• Be equipped to learn more about disability inclusion and what they can do to positively influence workplace culture.

📅 November 19, 2025 | Virtual | English session 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) | French session 10h00 à 12h00 | More details and registration here

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Giving and Receiving Feedback: Why This Emotional Intelligence Skill Can Strengthen or Destroy Teams

Discover how effective feedback can transform your team dynamics. The Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace in partnership with the National Managers Community, are proud to welcome Dr. Karyn Gordon, to deliver a practical, research-based session on how to give and receive feedback across generations to build trust, boost engagement, and strengthen collaboration.

In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn :

• How generational differences influence feedback styles
• Why feedback can energize, or harm teams
• Three simple strategies to make feedback more effective for everyone

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your emotional intelligence and leadership impact.

📅 November 25, 2025 | Online via MS Teams | English, with French interpretation, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET) | More details and registrations here

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Career boot camp 2026

Back for its 6th virtual edition, Career Boot Camp 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 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

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Spotlight on Resources

GC Workplace Accessibility Passport: Support your employees to succeed

Use this 2-minute video to learn about the Passport – a tool that you can use to foster a supportive work environment where employees with disabilities feel valued and equipped to do their best.  

Learn how to:

1.   Review a Passport that your employee has shared with you

2.   Collaborate with your employee to remove barriers

3.   Implement potential solutions

4.   Access additional resources

Watch the video on YouTube: GC Workplace Accessibility Passport: What Managers Need to Know

Download the video and transcript from the Accessibility Hub on the Passport GCPedia page.

Let’s work together to equip employees to achieve their full potential and be productive!

For more info, visit Canada.ca. Questions? Contact the Office of Public Service Accessibility, TBS at: AccessibilityPassport.Passeportdaccessibilite@tbs-sct.gc.ca.

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Key Procurement Resources and Guidance for Managers

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) has published a resource page to help managers understand their roles and responsibilities in procurement. Managers who procure goods and services in government act as “business owners” and have responsibilities under the Treasury Board Directive on the Management of Procurement.

Your first point of contact for procurement questions is the file’s contracting authority. This individual has procurement expertise and will guide you through the process. Additional resources for managers include :

- Manager’s Guide: Key Considerations When Procuring Professional Services

- Guide to Mitigating Conflicts of Interest in Procurement

Canada School of Public Service courses :

• The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process (FON1-V55)
• Key Considerations in Procuring Professional Services (COR4-V01)
• Procuring with Integrity: The Essentials for Public Servants (COR4-V02)
• Introduction to the Federal Procurement Process (COR421)

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Atlantic

Atlantic NMC Fall Networking Breakfast(s)

We are thrilled to announce the return of our highly successful NMC Fall Networking Breakfasts in Atlantic Canada! These events provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed and informal setting while enjoying a delicious breakfast and some refreshing coffee. This year, we will be hosting breakfasts in Moncton, Miramichi, Fredericton, and Halifax, among other cities. Keep an eye on your inbox, as we will be sending you all the details, including dates, locations, and registration information soon. We can't wait to see you there and catch up!

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National Capital Region

NCR Arts Fusion

Join NCR Arts Fusion (a new employee-led community connecting public servants through shared arts and culture experiences in the NCR) for Arts & Minds at the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), an evening of creativity, dialogue, and connection for public servants.

Enjoy a welcome and gallery orientation by Rebecca Rama, OAG’s Development Officer, and a presentation on Ottawa’s Nightlife Economy Plan by “Night Mayor” Mathieu Grondin. Participate in “Sketchy Thursdays” sketching, explore the gallery in groups, or join the optional Public Policy Salon to discuss art’s role in the community, mental health, and democracy.

The evening wraps up with networking at the Jackson Café, where ideas and connections come to life.

📅 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 Eventbrite

* The $10 fee supports both the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and a donation to the OAG.

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Ontario

Managers’ Connect Event in Windsor

📅 November 5, 2025 | In Person | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Details and registration here

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Prairies & Northwest Territories

Managers’ Connect Event in Regina

📅 October 29, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Details and registration here

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Quebec & Nunavut

Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal

📅 October 22, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:15 pm | Details and registration here

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British Columbia & Yukon

Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George

📅 October 16, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm | Details and registration here

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