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What is GCcollaboration

In response to COVID-19, the Government of Canada is temporarily launching GCcollaboration, a suite of Microsoft 365 tools that are available:

on the cloud
from any personal device
for unprotected/unclassified information and discussions

Why is GCcollaboration being launched now?

The Government of Canada is launching GCcollaboration to offer public servants a suite of tools to support their remote working arrangements due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Note, these tools are being made available on a temporary basis and will be shut down following the Covid-19 epidemic.

What does it include?

GCcollaboration currently includes:

Teams
Work
Excel
Powerpoint
OneNote
SharePoint
and more.

Getting Started

If you're interested in getting an account, please contact your departmental service desk for more information.

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 == What is GCcollaboration ==
-In response to Covid-19, the Government of Canada is ''temporarily'' launching '''GCcollaboration''', a suite of Microsoft 365 tools that are available:
+In response to COVID-19, the Government of Canada is temporarily launching GCcollaboration, a suite of Microsoft 365 tools that are available:
-:* on the cloud
-:* from any personal device
-:* for unprotected/unclassified information and discussions
-Before you use GCcollaboration, note the following:
+:* on the cloud
-:* it is temporarily available and will be removed pending the end of the epidemic
+:* from any personal device
-:* due to security measures, it is very important to not use the same password as you use for your work device
+:* for unprotected/unclassified information and discussions
-:* not recommended that the software be downloaded
 == Why is GCcollaboration being launched now? ==