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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.

The purpose is to enable the use of video and audio conferencing in MS Teams for public servants and reduce the need use VPN access.

GCcollaboration also ensures that public servants have access to software that enables them to work together from home during this crisis.

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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 == 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.
+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.
+The purpose is to enable the use of video and audio conferencing in MS Teams for public servants and reduce the need use VPN access.
+GCcollaboration also ensures that public servants have access to software that enables them to work together from home during this crisis.
 == What does it include? ==