Morale and Welfare
Presentation to Reservists
St. John’s, NL – 24 Sept 2015
Col. C.D. Harris
Director, 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
Answers one simple question: What services are available to YOU?
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.
Visit: www.cfmws.com/YourServices
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Defence Team – Morale & Welfare
• 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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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)
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PSP – Key Initiative
Visit: www.cfmws.com/FORCEprogram
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PSP – DFIT.CA
Proposed Reactive Interface and Mobile Site
Coming in Fall 2015
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Commercial Services
Quality products and services, competitively priced!
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YOUR MILITARY STORE!
(No Interest Credit Plan, CANEX Rewards Program)
Also offers: The Personal Home & Auto Insurance
Home Heating Oil Rebate Program
Online capability now available at CANEX.ca
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Commercial Services
Our insurance and financial products
cost less than the industry standard!
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Term Life insurance
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Financial planning
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CAF Savings Plans
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Financial counselling
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Financial education
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Travel insurance
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Online learning centre
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Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU)
“Caring for our own”
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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Employment
Military 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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Transition Services
• 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:
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Vocational Rehabilitation Program – Serving Members (VRPSM)
Priority Hiring – Public Service
Integrated Transition Plan
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Military Family Services
Support Reserves
and their families
who face issues that arise due
to conditions of service
(i.e. mobility, separation, risk)
• Mental health support
• Community integration
• Child care
• Transition support
• Access to health care
• Education transitions
• Spousal employment
• Special needs of loved ones
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Military Family Services
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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Support Our Troops Program
• Military Families Fund
Provides individual and family support to the CAF community
• Soldier On Fund
Contributes to a healthy, active lifestyle, funded a wide range of programs
• Hospital Comforts Fund
Basic amenities for hospitalized members
• Op Santa Claus
Gift package for deployed members over holidays
• Boomer’s Legacy / Natasha’s Wood Fund
$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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Soldier On 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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Canadian Defence Community
Banking Program (CDCB)
• 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
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CF Appreciation Program
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 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 Appreciation Program
CF R&R Club – Examples:
Silver Lake Resort,
Kissimmee, Florida
7 nights/$369 USD
Barnsdale Country Club
Rutland, England
7 nights/$369 USD
Wyndham Ka'eo Kai
Kauai, Hawaii
7 nights/$369 USD
Visit: www.cfappreciation.ca
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CFOne Card
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)
GET YOURS TODAY!
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DND/CAF Ombudsman
Mandate
Operates independently of CAF chain of command and
DND civilian management
Ensures fair treatment of concerns raised by members
of the defence community
Services
• Information, education and referral
• Investigations
– Individual
www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca
– Systemic
1-888-828-3626
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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
Unique apprenticeship & employment opportunities
in building & construction industry for Reservists
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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!!
Visit: www.helmetstohardhats.ca
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Questions?
More information at www.cfmws.com
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