May 7: Twitter Update from the Deputy Minister Jody Thomas
May 10, 2021 – Defence Stories
Friday Update: Heard lots this week from #DefenceTeam members through various channels. Thanks to all who have been so up-front with questions and feedback about addressing systemic misconduct. We will continue to engage with you.
I’ve heard it wondered aloud if some folks are being overly sensitive.
Wanting to feel safe and included in your workplace isn’t being overly sensitive. Our culture no longer responds to the needs of our members. We will do what’s necessary so that it does.
Yesterday, #DefenceTeam members received an update about the work of our Anti-Racism Secretariat. You can read it here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2021/05/message-news-from-defence-team-anti-racism-secratariat.html
On Wednesday, LGen Rouleau and I had a great #MHW2021 coffee talk with some #DefenceTeam members. Great discussions around how to show empathy and the importance (and 100% legitimate action) of discussing with teams and managers how to do that.
May is Asian Heritage Month. Our DefenceTeam visible minority champion released this message: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2021/05/champions-message-asain-heritage-month.html
As a COVID vaccine become available to you, I encourage each and every one of you to get your shot. Vaccines save lives. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2021/05/president-treasury-board-urges-public-servants-get-vaccinated.html
1/6 Heard lots this week from #DefenceTeam members through various channels. Thanks to all who have been so up-front with questions and feedback about addressing systemic misconduct. We will continue to engage with you.
— Jody Thomas (@DMDND_SMMDN) May 7, 2021
2/6 I’ve heard it wondered aloud if some folks are being overly sensitive. Wanting to feel safe and included in your workplace isn’t being overly sensitive. Our culture no longer responds to the needs of our members. We will do what’s necessary so that it does.
— Jody Thomas (@DMDND_SMMDN) May 7, 2021
3/6 Yesterday, #DefenceTeam members received an update about the work of our Anti-Racism Secretariat. You can read it here: https://t.co/yrck7EWFuo
— Jody Thomas (@DMDND_SMMDN) May 7, 2021
4/6 On Wednesday, LGen Rouleau and I had a great #MHW2021 coffee talk with some #DefenceTeam members. Great discussions around how to show empathy and the importance (and 100% legitimate action) of discussing with teams and managers how to do that. pic.twitter.com/xfD05HXpD7
— Jody Thomas (@DMDND_SMMDN) May 7, 2021
5/6 May is Asian Heritage Month. Our DefenceTeam visible minority champion released this message: https://t.co/HKke5ElLEC
— Jody Thomas (@DMDND_SMMDN) May 7, 2021
6/6 As a COVID vaccine become available to you, I encourage each and every one of you to get your shot. Vaccines save lives. https://t.co/5379Vlekg2
— Jody Thomas (@DMDND_SMMDN) May 7, 2021