National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / March 2026
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In this edition
NMC Insight
Events and Celebrations
- Become an Affiliate of DPI & the 3-day Professional Development Week (PDW)
- Embracing Digital Accessibility
- Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers
- The Trust Series: Exploring Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Spotlight on Resources
- Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing
- New: GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence
- Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series
Regional News
Prairies & Northwest Territories
NMC Insight
We're Hiring: Ontario Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)
Ready to lead, connect, and innovate across the Public Service? The NMC is seeking a passionate Regional Lead for the Ontario Region to join our vibrant cross-Canada team!
What’s in it for you?
· Collaborate across departments to help support managers
· Drive creative events and initiatives
· Be part of a supportive, inclusive community
Details:
· 2-year secondment at AS-05 level (or equivalent)
· Must be able to work from 4900 Yonge Street, Toronto
· Travel and occasional overtime required
Apply by April 10th, 2026
For more information or to send your resume and cover letter, contact: annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Learn more: NMC Wiki | LinkedIn
Events and Celebrations
Become an Affiliate of DPI & the 3-day Professional Development Week (PDW)
Are you looking for opportunities to learn and network?
Are you passionate about technology, information management, digital government, AI, and advocating for better ways of working in government? If so, consider becoming a DPI Affiliate. DPI has been supporting the Public Service for over 60 years!
While DPI places a strong focus on technology, an array of learning and networking events is offered for public sector professionals across many fields; from IT to communications, project management, policy, and beyond.
Affiliation is free and provides access to monthly seminars, as well as networking and mentoring series. Take a look at upcoming events and follow DPI on LinkedIn.
Important upcoming event – Don’t miss out!
The signature event is the 3-day Professional Development Week (PDW). PDW 2026 will be held May 5–7, 2026. Check here to see whether your organization has purchased an Enterprise Pass.
Interested in volunteering?
Complete the Expression of Interest form and start giving back to the community.
Embracing Digital Accessibility
Ensuring accessibility in digital processes has become an integral part of managing diverse and effective teams. By attending Embracing Digital Accessibility, managers will gain practical tools that identify and address digital barriers to make day-to-day operations more inclusive and efficient. The session will offer engaging presentations, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities. Registration is required.
📅 March 24 and 25, 2026 | Virtual Event | More details and registration here: English session: March 25, 1:30–3:00 pm ET | French session: March 24, 10:30 am–12:00 pm ET
Priority Entitlements Interactive Session for Managers
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.
As an introduction to priority entitlements, it is recommended to watch the video “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.
For more information on the session, click on the following links:
Register by March 19, 2026. If you have questions, please send an email to cfp.ap-demandes-pa-inquiries.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca.
The Trust Series: Exploring Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) is not simply “fake news” from abroad. It involves sophisticated, coordinated operations designed to undermine a country's national security. Whereas foreign espionage targets state secrets, FIMI weakens social cohesion and erodes the fabric of public trust.
This informative event will convene representatives from government and civil society to examine why foreign threat actors engage in foreign information manipulation and interference, the tactics they deploy, and the many impacts on Canadian institutions and society.
Participants will learn how to better recognize the underlying patterns of foreign information manipulation and interference and how it affects their work as public servants.
March 31, 2026 | Virtual | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET) | More details and registration here
Spotlight on Resources
Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing
This video provides an overview of priority entitlements and how they work in public service staffing, including information on the roles of hiring managers, HR professionals, and the Public Service Commission, while also clarifying key concepts and answering frequently asked questions through concrete scenarios.
👉 Understanding Priority Entitlements in Staffing
New: GC Career Transitions Centre of Excellence
This initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where employees can strengthen their career development skills and gain confidence in navigating career transitions, whether they are managing WFA situations or exploring new career paths.
Our goal is to reduce stress and uncertainty during periods of change by providing employees the knowledge, skills, and support they need to move forward with confidence and find their next role.
We will be offering a variety of free sessions on topics such as résumé writing, interview preparation, skill building, and more. Everyone is welcome—no prior experience or specific role is required.
Please share the link to the upcoming sessions with your employees: https://wiki.gccollab.ca/GC_Career_Transitions/Upcoming_Sessions
Invitation to participate – Official languages workshop series
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.
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.
The workshops cover the following:
· Objectives of the Act
· An effective active offer
· Bilingual meetings: Effective practices for internal meetings and external presentations
· The tool for the linguistic identification of positions: Implementing section 91 of the Act
· Linguistic (in)security in the workplace
👉 Click here for more details and to register.
Regional News
Atlantic
Ontario
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Managers Connect in Iqaluit
Join us for two days of in person learning and connection in Iqaluit, focused on Building Trust: Communicating, Navigating Challenges, and Growing Together.
The agenda includes Inuit cultural perspectives to support respectful and inclusive ways of working, interactive workshops on managing difficult conversations, delivering feedback, and building workplace resilience, as well as time for reflection, learning, and peer exchange. An informal networking activity will close the first day.
📅 March 17–18, 2026 | In Person in Iqaluit, Nunavut | More details and registration here
British Columbia & Yukon
Learn more about the NMC and how we help support managers