Morale and Welfare

Presentation to ReservistsSt. John’s, NL – 24 Sept 2015

Col. C.D. HarrisDirector, MFS, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

What CFMWS does for YOU• Personnel Support Programs (PSP)

• Retail Services (CANEX)

• SISIP Financial Services (SISIP)

• Casualty Support Management (DCSM)

• Military Family Services (MFS)

• Support Our Troops program

• Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB)

• Canadian Forces Appreciation Program

• CFOne Card

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Morale and Welfare Services Directory

Choose the description that best matches you from the list of categories.

View the full catalogue of CFMWS services that may benefit you and follow the links to learn more.

Answers one simple question: What services are available to YOU?

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Visit: www.cfmws.com/YourServices

• Approximately 4,000 “Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces”– Number increases due to casual employment, esp. in

summer– 1,781 full time, 777 part time, 1,004 casual,

436 temporary staff– 42% CAF affiliation (Retired and/or Family)

• 206 Canadian Armed Forces members• 153 National Defence public servants• 1,000 at Military Family Resource Centres (locally

employed)• Plus many, many volunteers

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Defence Team – Morale & Welfare

PSP

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• Military Fitness• Military Sports• Health Promotion• Human Performance• Messes• Community Recreation• Special Events• Speciality Interest Activities

(Golf, Curling, Marinas, etc)• Newspapers• Deployment Support• Deployment Resources• Community Gateway (NPP Web Local B/W/U portal)

PSP – Key Initiative

Visit: www.cfmws.com/FORCEprogram

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PSP – DFIT.CAProposed Reactive Interface and Mobile Site

Coming in Fall 2015

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is YOUR MILITARY STORE!(No Interest Credit Plan, CANEX Rewards Program)

Also offers: The Personal Home & Auto InsuranceHome Heating Oil Rebate Program

Online capability now available at CANEX.ca

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Commercial Services

Quality products and services, competitively priced!

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WE OFFER:• Term Life insurance

• Financial planning

• CAF Savings Plans

• Financial counselling

• Financial education

• Travel insurance

• Online learning centre

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Commercial Services Our insurance and financial productscost less than the industry standard!

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Visit your local Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC):Canadian Forces Station St. John’s, Bldg 308

• Return to Duty Program

• Casualty Administration and Advocacy

• Peer Support

• Outreach & Education

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Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU)“Caring for our own”

EmploymentMilitary Employment Transition (MET)• Development of Canada Company MET Program

web portal (one stop shop) - a national program that supports transitioning CAF members

• MET will improve the transition experience by: – Aligning skills, knowledge and experience of transitioning

CAF members with needs of employers – Connecting members and Veterans with employer partners

across Canada (such as Amazon, BMO, CN, Coca-Cola Canada, RBC, Shell Canada, Sobeys Inc., Suncor Energy, etc.)

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• Tim Hortons franchisee• Prince’s Charities-Operation Entrepreneur: Based In Business (BIB) with

Memorial University, Enactus and Cdn Youth Business Foundation• Prospect: Forces @ Work: Sustainable Job Placement Pilot Project• H2H: Helmets to Hardhats• Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)• The Canadian Franchise Association: Military Veterans Program • Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)

Specifically for ill and injured members of the Reg and Res force:• Vocational Rehabilitation Program – Serving Members (VRPSM)• Priority Hiring – Public Service• Integrated Transition Plan

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Transition Services

Support Reserves and their families who face issues that arise due to conditions of service (i.e. mobility, separation, risk)

• Mental health support

• Child care

• Access to health care

• Spousal employment

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Military Family Services

• Community integration

• Transition support

• Education transitions

• Special needs of loved ones

St. John’s Military Family Resource Centre 145 Churchill Avenue

Family Information Line (FIL) 24/7 bilingual, confidential service

Information – Referral – Crisis Support

1-800-866-4546

www.FamilyForce.ca For and about Canadian military families

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Military Family Services

$22M has been received since 2006 from personal contributions to SOT Fund, proceeds from third party events, contributions from external charities/foundations

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Support Our Troops Program• Military Families Fund

Provides individual and family support to the CAF community

• Soldier On FundContributes to a healthy, active lifestyle, funded a wide range of programs

• Hospital Comforts FundBasic amenities for hospitalized members

• Op Santa ClausGift package for deployed members over holidays

• Boomer’s Legacy / Natasha’s Wood Fund

Supports former and currently serving members with a mental or physical injury/illness to adopt an active lifestyle through sport and recreation.

•Over $2.3M has been disbursed to provide access to equipment, training and events

•$3.5M has been raised by donations from Canadians, corporations and other organizations

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Soldier On Fund

• Proudly served by BMO Bank of Montreal

• Offers discounted banking plans, competitive mortgage rates and SOT MasterCard to meet Reserve lifestyle and needs

• Student Line of Credit– Replaces previous CFPAF Education Loans– Up to $13K @ BMO’s preferred (employee) rate– For full & part time students

Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB)

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Variety of discounts to CAF Reserves and their families in recognition of your sacrifice and dedication.

•You can save at more than 26,000 locations locally, nationally and worldwide

•Travel and leisure / Everyday discounts

• CF R&R Club provides access to 3,500 accommodations in 80 Countries starting at $369 USD per week, to cruise lines, airlines, and 3,000 US golf courses at guaranteed low prices.

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CF Appreciation Program

CF Appreciation Program Examples:• Marine Atlantic: Free passenger fare on the Port aux

Basques/North Sydney ferry route, and 50% discount on the Argentia/North Sydney ferry service

• Steele Hotels: 10% discount on government rates• Honda: $500 cash back across Canada• Air Canada/West Jet: Waive to up to 3 pieces of checked

baggage with Air Canada, 4 pieces with WestJet • VIA Rail: 25% discount on best available rates • CINEPLEX tickets: 23% discount on general admission tickets • Lindt Outlet: 25%-65% discount on chocolates

...and much more!

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CF R&R Club – Examples:

Visit: www.cfappreciation.ca

Silver Lake Resort, Kissimmee, Florida 7 nights/$369 USD

Barnsdale Country ClubRutland, England

7 nights/$369 USD

Wyndham Ka'eo KaiKauai, Hawaii

7 nights/$369 USD

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CF Appreciation Program

CFOne Card

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GET YOURS TODAY!

Confirms that you are a member of our One Community – One Million Strong

Currently provides access to:

• CANEX Rewards Program (the program that rewards you for shopping at CANEX)

• CF Appreciation Program (the official discount program of the Canadian military community)

DND/CAF OmbudsmanMandateOperates independently of CAF chain of command and

DND civilian managementEnsures fair treatment of concerns raised by members of

the defence community

Services• Information, education and referral• Investigations– Individual– Systemic

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www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca1-888-828-3626

Canadian Forces Liaison Council

The CFLC promotes the benefits of Reserve Force training and experience to the civilian workplace.

CFLC Programs:

• ExecuTrek

• Awards and Recognition Program

• Reserve Assistance Program (RAP)

• Reserve Unit Support Plan (RUSP)

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Helmets to Hardhats

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Visit: www.helmetstohardhats.ca

• Shortage of skilled workers – your chance to get the skills!!• Non-profit run by military vets for military vets• 60 different trades: good pay, pension & benefits• Allows Reservists to do extended training or ops – no penalty• “Teens to Trades” – great for youth joining reserves!!

Unique apprenticeship & employment opportunities in building & construction industry for Reservists

Questions?

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More information at www.cfmws.com