Virtual Recordings

We’re quite proud of the wealth of programs we offer military families all from the comfort of their own home through our virtual programs. Whenever we can, we’ll update this page with recordings from past sessions. To see what sessions might be coming up, check our events calendar.

• Transitioning from CAF to Civilian Life (w. Russ and Lucie Morel Mann): The journey from Canadian Armed Forces member to civilian life has many challenges and celebrations for the entire family. Click here to listen to the recording.
• DFIT: DFIT.ca for Families and Veterans introduces a complimentary online resource featuring general fitness and a more family- friendly, total lifestyle approach to active living. Click here to listen.
• WeeSleep (Infant and Toddler Sleep Consultant): Learn some tips on getting more sleep for the whole family! Click here to listen.
• Teach your infant/toddler to sign: Learn how to improve communication with your infant/toddler through signing. Click here to listen.
• International Women’s Day Celebration: Hear from three inspirational Canadian women: Karen McCrimmon, Laura Earl Middleton, and Cyndi Mills. Click here to listen.
• Mortgage and Money Sense: BMO Canadian Community Defence Community Bank share info on how to make the most of your mortgage and other money-saving tips. Click here to listen.
• Budget 101: Budgeting lies at the foundation of every financial plan. Sticking to your budget, we will show you how. Click here to listen.
• Making Important Financial Decisions at Release: Sources of income, pension; deferred/immediate or transfer value, severance and investment decisions. Click here to listen.
• Your Credit Rating and why it matters: Credit Rating—what is it and how do you keep it high?  What you need to know about your credit rating.  Click here to listen. 
• Taxes – Income Tax Basics: Learn tips and tricks to reduce your taxes and how to file your income tax return. This session is ideal for CAF families including your young adults. Click here to listen.
• Operation Building Bridges – Jody Mitic: Retired Canadian sniper, inspirational speaker, and author of Unflinching. Click here to listen.
• Operation Building Bridges – Vince Savoia: Ex-paramedic and founder of Tema Conter Memorial Trust talks about PTSD in first responders and the military. Click here to listen to the recording.
• Linkedin: Enjoy this recording on ways to maximize the social networking site Linkedin as an employment networking resource.
• Scholarship Information Recording: Learn about the Support our troops scholarships and many other great resources to help pay for post-secondary education.
• Scholarship Open-Forum: Learn more about post-secondary scholarships for military families by hearing directly from organizations who grant them. Click here to listen to the recording.
• Operation Building Bridges – She is Fierce–Musings of a Canadian Military Spouse: Listen to the engaging Kim Mills talk about resiliency as a military spouse. This session was part of the True Patriot Love speaker series.
• Virtual Ceilidh in celebration of Military Family Services Programs 25 years of support to Canadian Armed Forces families.  Click here to listen (and get your feet ready to tap!). A party gathering with singing and storytelling
• The Family Care Plan: Giving you tips and insight on how to plan for an emergency in your household. Click here to listen to the recording.
• The Caregivers’ Brigade: an award winning website sharing more than 130 resources & organizations in a one stop shop, that are available for CAF families. Click here to listen to the recording.
• How to Talk to Children About Stressful Events. Click here to listen to the recording.
• CFOne Appreciation Program: Learn how, as a CAF member or family member, you are entitled to a variety of discounts and offers in recognition of your service, sacrifices, and dedication. Click here to listen.
  • CFOne Card: the one card you need to access programs and services delivered by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) including DFit, CANEX Rewards, CF Appreciation, Support Our Troops and Scholarships. Click here to register now.