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What is GCcollaboration

In response to Covid-19, the Government of Canada has temporarily launched 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:

• it is temporarily available and will be removed pending the end of the epidemic
• due to security measures, it is very important to not use the same password as you use for your work device
• not recommended that the software be downloaded

Check it out by going to: GCcollaboration.ca.

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

Expected to include soon:

• Excel
• Powerpoint
• OneNote
• SharePoint
• and more.

Getting Started

Tips for joining:

Learning Resources

If you're new to these cloud-based tools, click on the following links to find learning resources.

• Teams
• Word
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• OneNote
• SharePoint

FAQs for Users

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FAQs for Technicians

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