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Communications
In today's complex society, the need to communicate effectively with
a wide range of audiences is not just desirable, but essential. The Department
of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (DND/CF) make a fundamental
contribution to the safety and security of Canadians, and it is vital
that Canadians see Canadian Forces members at work for them and understand
how the DND/CF contributes to their well being.
 For
2003, the Department continued with improvements to DND/CF on-line information
that will enhance understanding of the Defence program and CF missions.
Under the umbrella of National Defence On-Line (NDOL) plans and processes
are being enhanced to ensure that the information provided is up-to-date
and easily accessible. Key to the success of NDOL is consolidating and
improving access to pertinent information for the Canadian public and
for Canadian Forces Regular and Reserve members.
 The
DND/CF national web site is called the Defence Network. This network can
be accessed from: http://www.forces.gc.ca/.
The Defence Network provides information on defence policy and programs,
operations and activities with other government departments, NATO partners,
and businesses. The web site profiles CF operations, provides information
about the people who conduct those operations, and highlights the contributions
of the men and women of National Defence who support the defence mission
of the Canadian Forces. Information on the activities of the Navy, Army,
Air Force and Reserves can be accessed directly from the national site.
The Defence Network communicates information about many subject areas,
which include:
- Current and past military operations;
- Partners and allies;
- Military history;
- Canadian defence policy;
- Security and Defence Forum;
- Defence mission and values;
- Ministerial activities;
- Activities of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans
Affairs;
- Departmental news releases and backgrounders;
- Daily updates on what's happening in DND and the CF;
- Selected speeches by senior departmental officials;
- Overseas missions and operations abroad;
- Late-breaking news on important activities, meetings, and events;
- Background on current issues and upcoming events.
 The
Defence Network also provides information about how to submit Access To
Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests; both the Access to Information
Request form and the Personal Information Request form are available for
downloading. A list of all completed access-to-information requests is
updated every month. For more information, check the ATIP website at:
http://www.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/ati/intro_e.asp
 The
Assistant Deputy Minister Public Affairs (ADM PA) is responsible for managing
the content of the DND/CF website to ensure the information is current,
of high quality and informative to the Canadian public. National Defence
is participating in the development and implementation of the Canadian
Military Heritage Gateway (CMHG), a horizontal, cross-departmental initiative
involving a consortium of partners including Parks Canada, the National
Library and Archives, the Canadian War Museum, CBC, the National Film
Board and Veterans Affairs with DND as the project lead. Once completed,
the public will have direct access to a consolidated military history
text, documents, audio-visual information and database items, a virtual
one-stop shop. This will provide Canadians with on-line access to this
collection, simply by accessing their website.
For more information contact the National Defence On-Line Program
Manager
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