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Description

This interactive full‑day event invites participants to pause, reflect, and re‑energize their professional journey. Throughout the day, participants will explore current realities across the Government of Canada, strengthen their ability to create positive and inclusive work environments, and develop a practical action plan to support their career growth.

By the end of the day, participants will be able to:

• Gain a clearer understanding of the current GC work environment
• Demonstrate strategies for creating positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces
• Define concrete next steps for professional growth
• Build connections and expand professional networks

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/hBS0NvEVWE

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Session
Finding Your Place in the Public Service: Realities, Successes, and Purpose Description: This workshop introduces participants to the current GC work environment by acknowledging the current challenges and highlighting recent successes and positive impact. Objectives: Describe the current GC work environment Recognize the value of early‑career contributions Reflect on personal values, interests, and motivations Understand how their role connects to public‑service goals and their own career journey.
Working Well Together Description: During this workshop, participants will build the skills needed to contribute to positive, inclusive workplaces. Objectives: Identify what contributes to a positive and respectful work environment Understand generational differences and similarities Apply practical strategies for working effectively with others Develop confidence in navigating workplace dynamics
Shaping Your Path Description: Participants will explore how to identify career goals and growth opportunities within the GC. Objectives: Identify their current skills, strengths, and development areas Explore career possibilities and learning opportunities within the GC. Set achievable short‑term career development goals Create a personalized and practical career action plan
Speed Mentoring: Description: Participate in four 15-minute rounds of speed mentoring with experienced professionals.

Schedule:

Schedule Date Location Speakers Contact Regional Network April 13, 2026 Montréal (English) Delta Hotel Montreal 475 President-Kennedy Avenue, Montréal, QC Joshua Frame Gabriel Aranda Alfaro Marie-Pier Boucher François Pilon April 15, 2026 Montréal (French) Delta Hotel Montreal 475 President-Kennedy Avenue, Montréal, QC Joshua Frame François Pilon Catherine Lovatt-Smith Marie-Michèle Larivée April 29, 2026 Saskatoon Alt Hotel Saskatoon 480 2 Ave S, Saskatoon, SK More information to come May 11, 2026 Edmonton Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites 10222 102 Street NW, Edmonton, AB More information to come May 13, 2026 Calgary Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown 209 Fourth Avenue SE, Calgary, AB More information to come May 26, 2026 Vancouver Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC More information to come June 9, 2026 Ottawa (English) Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street Ottawa, ON More information to come June 10, 2026 Ottawa (Students) Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street Ottawa, ON More information to come June 11, 2026 Gatineau (French) Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier Street Gatineau, QC More information to come June 25, 2026 Toronto Innovation Centre, First Floor, Elm A&B. 315 Front Street West Toronto, ON More information to come September 15, 2026 Halifax More information to come More information to come September 17, 2026 St. John's More information to come More information to come September 22, 2026 Moncton (English) More information to come More information to come September 23, 2026 Moncton (French) More information to come More information to come September 24, 2026 Charlottetown More information to come More information to come October 6, 2026 Winnipeg More information to come More information to come

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