News Archives 2015
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Happy Holidays
During this time of joyous festivities, we would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your collaboration and continued support throughout this past year.
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Recognition of Facilitator Bhupinder Dhaliwal-Johal
Corrinne Mitchell, JLP Prairies & NWT Regional Field Coordinator (RFC), presented facilitator Bhupinder Dhaliwal-Johal with a gift of appreciation for having co-facilitated more than over 40 workshops since her Orientation in 2007.
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Participation in the Annual General Meeting of the National Managers’ Community (NMC)
Michael Van Walleghem, member of the National Managers’ Community (NMC) and Regional Manager for the Prairies and the North West Territories, invited the JLP Regional Field Coordinators, Corrinne Mitchell and Carol Casey, to promote the JLP at NMC Annual General Meetings held from October 27 to 29, 2015.
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The JLP Was Present at a PIPSC Regional Conference Held in the Prairies
The Prairies and North West Territories Regional Field Coordinator, Carol Casey, hosted a JLP kiosk at the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) Regional Conference held in Regina this year.
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The JLP Welcomes New Facilitators
From November 16 to 20, in Ottawa/Gatineau, the National Capital Region hosted an orientation session.
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December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This year, the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is Inclusion matters: access and empowerment of people of all abilities.
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Sad News
On November 21, 2015, Claude Duchesneau, USGE union representative, suddenly passed away at the age of 63.
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Webinar: Building Workplace Resiliency
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is hosting workplace webinars on the last Wednesday of every month at noon E.T. The next webinar is titled Building Workplace Resiliency and will be held on Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EST).
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What Can A Facilitator Do to Promote the JLP?
What can a facilitator do to promote the JLP? That is exactly the question our Pacific Region Facilitator Lauretta MacCarron asked herself this Fall. And what did she do? She contacted her Department’s Communications’ team to propose an article that was ultimately published in the Correctional Services Canada’s newsletter. Please take a moment to learn about the Program and find out, from one of our facilitator’s perspective, what the JLP can bring to your workplace and to you!
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The JLP Welcomes New Facilitators
17 New JLP Facilitators Are Now Ready To Provide Workshops
From October 26 to 30, in Ottawa/Gatineau, the National Capital Region hosted an orientation session. The orientation session targeted mainly employees from Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) who will provide workshops in the context of the JLP-PPSC memorandum of understanding.
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The Canadian Space Agency 9th Annual Wellness Day – An Excellent Initiative and a Great Success!
On October 29, the Canadian Space Agency hosted a learning and resourcing event which fell under the theme: Brain, Work and Wellness. The objective of this event was to provide employees, through expert speakers, knowledge and innovative tools in the field of health, psychological health and well-being.
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Respecting the Differences and Anti-Discrimination Webinar – Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding webinars on Tuesday, November 10 at 10:30 AM EST (French) and at 1:30 PM EST (English) tohelp JLP facilitators become familiarized with the new edition of the Respecting Differences and Anti-Discrimination workshop kit. The webinars will be facilitated by Marcia Vergara.
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Happy Halloween!
Halloween is celebrated by many of us, children and adults. Actually, anyone who likes dressing up for fun truly enjoys Halloween.
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Are You Interested in Becoming a Facilitator in the Quebec Region?
As a result of the increased demand for workshops in the Québec region, there will be an orientation session from January 18 to January 22, 2016 to train new facilitators in the Quebec region.
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Webinar: Promising Results of Using the Standard
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is hosting workplace webinars on the last Wednesday of every month at noon E.T. The next webinar is titled Promising Results of Using the Standard and will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET).
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International Conflict Resolution Day
In 2005, the Association for Conflict Resolution has designated every third Thursday of October as the “International Conflict Resolution Day”. This initiative intends to increase public awareness about conflict resolution and its many benefits.
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There is a wind of change in the JLP
As you may already know, there have been many changes within the JLP staff in the last few months The renewed team is now almost complete and we are pleased to introduce its new members.
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15 facilitators are now ready to deliver the "Mental Health in the Workplace" workshop in the Quebec region
From September 30 to October 2, in Longueuil, Quebec Region held a two-day Mental Health First Aid certification training.
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Joint Learning Program Learning Circles
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) Regional Field Coordinators, National Capital Region, are pleased to announce that the first facilitators’ Learning Circle took place on September 29.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week 2015 (October 4th-10th)
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness.
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Her Story, Our Story: Celebrating Canadian Women
Since 1992, the month of October is designated as the Canadian Women’s History Month. This month highlights women’s contributions to Canadian society and recognizes their achievements as a vital part of the Canadian heritage.
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Quebec Regional Field Coordinators at PIPSC Stewards’ Council
On September 18 and 19, Quebec Regional Field Coordinators (RFC) Vicky Champagne and Manon Bouchard, hosted a kiosk at the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) Stewards’ Council.
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Webinar – Building a Psychologically Healthy Workplace
Mental illness is the leading cause of workplace disability in Canada. The Mental Health Commission of Canada hosts free workplace webinars on the last Wednesday of every month at noon ET. This free webinar will be held in English on September 30, 2015.
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Upcoming Armchair Discussion
The upcoming Armchair Discussion organized by the Canada School of Public Service will be held on September 24, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PDT). The subject of the discussion is linked to one of today’s top priorities: Workplace Mental Health.
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New "Mental Health In The Workplace" Facilitators
20 facilitators are now ready to provide the “Mental Health in the Workplace” Workshop in the British Columbia and Yukon Regions
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What is conflict?
You are invited to join the CICR on Sunday, September 27, at a two-hour event which features a short video on “What is conflict?”. The bilingual presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop on Conflict Resolution.
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Happy Labour Day!
Every year, Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Many of us have forgotten the origin of this statutory holiday that marks the end of the Summer holidays and the return to school. On the occasion of the upcoming Labour Day, which will be held on September 7, 2015, let’s take a moment to trace the history of this celebration.
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New Facilitators to the Joint Learning Program
From May 25 to 29, 2015, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Region hosted an orientation session on facilitation, given by Rachel Besharah and Marcia Vergara, Joint Learning Program, Program Officers.
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National Aboriginal History Month
In 2009, June was declared National Aboriginal History Month, following the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons.
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Promotional Activities in the Atlantic
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) Atlantic Region promoted the Mental Health in the Workplace workshop during two National Managers’ Community..
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Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada’s Symposium
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) made an appearance with a booth at the Symposium of the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX), which was held on May 26 and 27, in Ottawa.
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Aboriginal Awareness Week – May 19 to 22
Aboriginal Awareness Week, first introduced in 1992, is held on the four days that follow the Victoria Day long weekend.
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Personnel changes in the Joint Learning Program team
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) is welcoming three people who will serve as regional coordinators (RFC) in the coming months.
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Job Opportunity
The Joint Learning Program wants to advise you that a job notice for a Regional Field Coordinator (Union) position for the Ontario and Nunavut Region has been posted. Interested parties must apply through jobs.gc.ca. The competition closes on May 19, 2015.
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A former facilitator for the JLP becomes MPP
Maria Fitzpatrick, a facilitator for the Joint Learning Program from 2002 to 2014, was recently elected in the provincial legislature of Alberta. Mrs. Fitzpatrick has been a facilitator for 12 years representing the Union. She is an employee of Correctional Services of Canada, in Lethbridge.
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Armchair Discussion on Improving Mental Health in the Workplace
Some Joint Learning Program employees joined by webcast to other Public Service colleagues to participate last May 7 to a Canada School of Public Service Armchair Discussion. The topic was improving mental health in the workplace.
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Canadian Mental Health Association GETS LOUD for Mental Health Week!
Building on last year’s innovative campaign that encouraged people to talk more openly and honestly about their mental health, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) again asks Canadians at the occasion of the Mental Health Week (MHW) which ends May 10: “Are you fine or phine?”
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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) is observed on May 17.
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JLP at the PSAC National Convention
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) had a kiosk at the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) National Convention which was held in Quebec City from April 26 to May 01.
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Recognition of Facilitators
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) would like to say thank you to some Atlantic Region facilitators for their contribution to the Program.
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First JLP-BC Activity with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
The Joint Learning Program British Columbia and Yukon Region realized its first activity with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
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Recognition of Facilitators
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) would like to say thank you to some British Columbia/Yukon and Quebec Regions facilitators for their contribution to the Program.
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10 years of contributing to the Joint Learning Program
The National Capital Region of the Joint Learning Program (JLP) recently recognized Assia Turenne, facilitator representing the employer, for her sustained commitment and contribution to JLP for over ten years.
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International Women's Day in Atlantic
The Joint Learning Program Atlantic region took part in the International Women's Day (IWD) celebration which was held on March 5, 2015, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
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Training on Mental Health
20 facilitators from the National Capital Region took part in mental health first aid training in Ottawa on February 25 and 26.
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The Joint Learning Program reaches 3,000 workshops delivered
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) delivered its 3,000th workshop on February 11, 2015 as six workshops were held that day.
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Promotional Activity in the British Columbia and Yukon region
Karla Backer and Lauretta MacCarron, Regional Field Coordinators, were in Burnaby, February 12, to promote the Mental Health in the Workplace workshop to all staff of the Health Canada Compliance and Enforcement unit.
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New Facilitators to the Joint Learning Program
From February 2nd to 6th 2015, in Richmond, the British Columbia and Yukon Region hosted an orientation session on facilitation, given by Rachel Besharah and Marcia Vergara, Joint Learning Program, Program Officers.
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50 Workshops Delivered
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) has recently given an award to two facilitators who reached the milestone of 50 workshops delivered.
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Black History Month
Every year, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of black Canadians, past and present.
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New facilitators in the Joint Learning Program
From January 12 to 16, 2015 in Winnipeg, the Prairies and Northwest Territories, and British Columbia and Yukon Regions hosted an orientation session on facilitation, given by Rachel Besharah and Marcia Vergara, Joint Learning Program Program Officers.
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New Memoranda of Understanding
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) recently signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
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Mental Health and Wellness
Carol Casey, Joint Learning Program (JLP) Regional Field Coordinator, Prairies & Northwest Territories Region, was one of four panelists for the National Managers’ Community and Canada School of Public Service Prairie Forum Series entitled Mental Health and Wellness.
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Booth at the School for Democracy
The Joint Learning Program hosted a booth at the School of Democracy, January 16, in Gatineau.
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