Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

June 21, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Coinciding with the summer solstice, take this time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The solstice is a powerful time of renewal, connection, and celebration that serves as a reminder of the deep relationships between Indigenous communities, the land, and the seasons.

Interested in learning more about the significance of and how to get involved? Visit➡️: https://ow.ly/g0uz50ZcsLx

🌟 It’s National Public Service Week! 🌟

is not just a celebration but a reaffirmation of purpose. The Public Service Award of Excellence (PSAE) honours employees who demonstrate excellence in their work and deliver results for Canadians.

Excellence is sustained through values, such as:
🏆 integrity
🏆 respect for democracy
🏆bilingualism
🏆 inclusion
🏆 and responsible management

To find the 2025 categories and recipients, visit: https://ow.ly/wKvM50ZcsFy

The is celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Season from June 1 to September 30.

Pride season is a time to embrace inclusivity. When we strive to understand and respect sexual and gender diversity, it helps create a sense of belonging, including in the workplace.

Promoting psychologically healthy workplaces includes promoting awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in the workplace.

Important initiatives are taking place across the public service to make 2SLGBTQIA+ employees feel safe, valued, and empowered, like:

✅ Using the right pronouns
✅ Offering resources about gender-inclusive writing
✅ Encouraging allyship

The Public Service Pride Network has resources that cover these topics and more: https://ow.ly/xERX50Z9VQq

? The is increasing its use of greener vehicles and moving closer to its goal of 100% zero-emission vehicle fleet by 2030. 🚗⚡

In 2024-25, 75% of newly purchased light-duty government vehicles were green, including 50% zero-emission vehicles and 25% hybrid electric vehicles.

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/9Tbz50Z9vqb

Do you need tips to write more accessible emails? We can help!

In honour of National AccessAbility Week, check out our guidance:
✅ Arrange topics in a logical order
✅ Break the content into chunks or sections
✅ Keep paragraphs to one topic
✅ Use underline for links only

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Accessibility in digital spaces is important. National AccessAbility Week is a great opportunity to build accessible habits and confidence for the future.

Small changes in how we communicate online — through emails, meetings, documents and digital content — can help create more inclusive experiences for everyone.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/IJNU50Z7ER1

National AccessAbility Week is a great opportunity to learn how to promote accessibility every day. Have you thought about how to plan more inclusive and barrier-free meetings?

Building accessibility into the planning process ensures that everyone can participate and be involved!

Here are some tips:
➡️ Briefly describe the content of the agenda and handouts
➡️ Inform participants of the nearest emergency exits and accessible restrooms
➡️ Use plain language in presentation materials

Check out more tips: https://ow.ly/szC150Z6Kkn

Use GCInfobase to explore planned government spending, including the recently tabled 2026-27 Supplementary Estimates (A), using easy-to-understand infographics.

Check it out: https://ow.ly/F04450Z5llw