Morale and Welfare

Presentation to Toronto ReservistsToronto – 16 January 2014

Commodore Mark B. WatsonDGMWS

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

• Defence Community Banking (CDCB)

• Canadian Forces Appreciation Program

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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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• Approximately 5,600 “Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces”– Number varies due to casual employment,

esp. in summer– 2,125 full time, 1,066 part time, 2,395 casual– 40% CAF affiliation (Retired and/or Family)

• 253 Canadian Armed Forces members• 153 National Defence public servants• 1,000 at MFRCs (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

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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

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Commercial Services

Quality products and services, competitively priced!

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Commercial Services

WE OFFER:• Term Life insurance• Financial planning• CF Group RSP• Financial counselling• Financial education

Our insurance and financial productscost less than the industry standard!

Visit your local Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC) at 1 Yukon Lane (Main Floor), Toronto

• Return to Work Program

• Casualty Administration and Advocacy

• Peer Support

• Outreach & Education

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

Support Reserves and their families who face issues that arise due to conditions of service such as:

•Mental health support

•Child care

•Access to health care

•Spousal employment

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Military Family Services

• Community integration

• Transitions support

• Education transitions

• Special needs of loved ones

Toronto Military Family Resource Centre 5 Yukon Lane, Toronto

Family Information Line (FIL) Informed, Connected and Supported

1-800-866-4546

Now 24/7 service, bilingual, information and supportive counselling

www.FamilyForce.ca For and about Canadian military families

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Military Family Services

$15M 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

Linked to conditions of service

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

• Hospital Comforts FundBasic amenities for hospitalized members

• Op Santa ClausGift for deployed members over holidays

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

•Over $1.1M has been disbursed to provide access to equipment, training and events

•$2.4M has been raised by donations from Canadians, corporations and other organizations

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Soldier On Fund

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Soldier On Participation756 Total members supported by Soldier On

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Provide financial assistance in the form of low interest loans and/or grants:

•Minor Disbursement Program

•Education Assistance Loan Program

•Self Improvement Loan Program

•Financial Distress Program

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Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund (CFPAF)

• Proudly served by BMO Bank of Montreal

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

Canadian Defence Community Banking (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

•Categories: Accommodations, Attractions, Entertainment, Dining, Recreation, Services, Shops, Travel & Transportation, House & Home

• 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

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)

Questions?

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