National Launch of the 2026 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign
Thursday September 10th, 2026
1200 hrs - 1300 hrs (EST)
HMCS Carleton, 79 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
“Together, Building Stronger Communities”
Get ready to be inspired!
Please join us in celebrating the national launch of the 2026 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) with us on Thursday September 10th, 2026. Whether you attend in person at HMCS Carlton or virtually, this is your chance to be to help us make a change.
Did you know?
Each year, NDWCC brings together over 1,000 volunteers both military members and civilian employees from within the Department of National Defence (DND) to make a meaningful and lasting contribution in our communities.
Our Goal in 2026
The Champion team has set an ambitious goal for the 2026 NDWCC: to raise over $2 million and achieve 100% canvassing by December 1st, 2026. The DND team has banded together in the past to help build and strengthen our communities across Canada. While Canada is working towards the Our North Strong and Free we can’t forget about the diverse communities that make us unique and need our support to be stronger and more resilient.
Your participation in the campaign whether by making a financial donation, or by volunteering your time, your contribution makes a big difference.
By contributing to the NDWCC campaign, you are helping the Defence Team raise funds for over 87,000 charities. Charities assisted by to the generosity of Defence Team members include Canada’s military, support for military families, and those focusing on diversity awareness, mental health, homelessness, and many other important causes. To find out more about how to donate and how your donation impacts the work being done across the nation, we invite you to use the registered charities link.
Exciting activities!
Below is a list of Bases/Wings and a list of activities that they are doing to celebrate the launching of their local campaign.
Hear from Inspiring Voices as We Launch the 2026 NDWCC Campaign!
Join us as we kick off this year’s campaign with an exciting lineup of speakers who will share their passion, insights, and vision for what’s ahead. Get ready to be inspired by:
- VAdm Daniel Charlebois, Commander Royal Canadian Navy
- Camille Lajoie Riel, NDWCC Youth Champion
- Representatives from GCWCC, United Way, Centraide d’Outaouais, and Health Partners
Together, they’ll set the stage for a meaningful and impactful campaign season. Let’s make 2026 our most powerful year yet.
Join us, host your own event, or cheer us on because every action helps build a better tomorrow!
Exciting activities!
Below are a list of Bases/Wings and a list of activities that they are doing to celebrate the launching of their local campaign.
- 3 Wing Bagotville
- CFB Borden
- 4 Wing Cold Lake
- 19 Wing Comox
- 3rd CDSB Edmonton
- CFB Esquimalt
- 5th CDSB Gagetown
- 9 Wing Gander
- 5 Wing Goose Bay
- 14 Wing Greenwood
- CFB Halifax & Shearwater
- JTFN
- CFB Kingston
- RMC Kingston
- 2nd CDSG Montreal
- 15 Wing Moose Jaw
- 22 Wing North Bay
- CFB Ottawa-Gatineau
- 10 Sep 2026: VCDS Canoe Race
- 4th CDSB Petawawa
- CFB Shilo
- CFLRS St-Jean
- CFB Suffield
- 4th Canadian Div Toronto
- 8 Wing Trenton
- CFB Valcartier
- 3rd Canadian Div Training Wainwright
- 17 Wing Winnipeg
- CCG – Academy
- CCG – Atlantic
- CCG – Arctic
- CCG – Central
- CCG – NCR
- CCG – Western
For questions, please email the NDWCC Core Team at NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca.