PRE-POSTING BRIEFINGS AND WORKSHOPS 2005
The Services Centre (SERV) will offer mandatory administrative briefings, a number of optional workshops as well as spousal employment workshops for employees and their families who are being posted abroad this year. All the sessions will be held in the Training Room located in SERV (unless otherwise mentioned), in Lester B. Pearson Building, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa.
For more information, please contact Danielle Simard, 613-995-8910
MANDATORY ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFINGS 2005
Comprehensive Pre-Posting Administrative Briefing
This two-day briefing is mandatory for employees departing for their first posting. Spouses are encouraged to attend when possible. The following subjects will be addressed: the Foreign Service Directives (FSD), distribution and compensation services, spousal employment abroad, education abroad, culture shock, diplomatic and consular immunities and privileges, security at the mission, critical incident stress management and communications.
Dates
February 22 & 23rd
March 8 & 9th
March 22 & 23rd
April 5 & 6th
April 19 & 20th
May 10 & 11th
May 24 & 25th
June 7 & 8th
June 20 & 21st
June 28 & 29th
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Condensed Pre-Posting Administrative Briefing
This one day briefing is mandatory for experienced employees who have been previously posted. Spouses are encouraged to attend if possible. The following subjects will be covered: the Foreign Service Directives (FSD), culture shock, security at the mission, spousal employment abroad, education abroad, distribution and compensation services, and diplomatic and consular immunities and privileges.
Dates
March 3rd
March 24th
April 7th
April 28th
May 12th
May 26th
May 31st
June 9th
July 5th
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FINANCIAL AND LEGAL WORKSHOPS 2005
Financial Planning
Assessing your financial health and setting personal financial goals are important steps to take prior to leaving on posting. This workshop will present some of the most common elements of sound financial planning and help participants decide which strategies will help them reach their own personal goals.
Dates
February 28th
March 29th
April 25th
09:00-12:00
13:00-16:00 French
18:00-21:00
Wills and Estate Planning
A recommended workshop for anyone leaving on posting, participants will learn about the following topics: why you need a will, probate, the duties of an executor, fees, the role of the lawyer, and estate planning in general.
Dates
March 2nd
March 29th
April 1st
April 25th
May 3rd
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Taxation and Customs
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have put together a workshop designed for government officials working abroad. It covers programs administered by CRA such as: income tax, customs and the Goods and Services Tax and it is designed to answer your personal questions on the following topics: determination of residency status, spousal income, rental income as well as custom issues.
Dates
February 28th
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