443 Squadron Family Network

Connect with others going through the same experience, participate in social activities, and get the latest updates on deployments and work-related absences.

Person wrapping a box in brown paper with a holiday background.

Canada Post: Holiday Postal Service

You will be able to send care packages free of charge from any Canada Post Retail Outlet to designated overseas locations from October 13, 2026, to January 16, 2027.

Learn more How to Send Morale Mail

Contact Information

Email:	mh443.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Facebook Group:	443 Squadron Family Network

When you join the Family Network for 443 Squadron, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.

If your loved one deploys with an air detachment attached to a ship, we suggest that you also join the ship’s Family Network.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

MFRC How to Send Morale Mail

Did you know you could send morale mail to your deployed military member for free? This service is available at the MFRC under the direction of the Fleet Mail Office.

More information

Programming at the MFRC

Four people's hands holding mugs of coffee.

Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

This volunteer-led program allows you to meet other military family community members in a relaxed setting. Registration is not required.

Learn more

Monthly Information Session for HMCS Regina

HMCS Regina's Command Team will provide a live update to friends and family members about what the ship has been up to and what the future holds.

A person sitting on the floor with singing bowls.

Wellness Wednesday: Sound Healing and Movement

Join us in November for an evening of relaxation through nourishing sound and gentle movement.

Adults preparing a meal together in a kitchen.

Community Kitchen

Enjoy cooking delicious meals and connect with other military families in this facilitated and fun cooking program.

Child & Youth Programming

Supporting Children Through Absence

Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.

Learn more

NEW Trailblazers (Ages 10-15)

Calling all veteran-connected youth! Join us in November to let us know what kind of programs and services YOU want!

Learn more and register

Jr. Fast Friends: Out of the Box - Forts & Games (Ages 5-9)

An inclusive place to make new friends. Join us in November as we enjoy making forts with cardboard.

Children playing at a table with toy animals.

Parent & Child Programming

The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.

Stay & Play 123 Music & Me

Creative Learning for the Early Years

A semi-structured environment with a variety of activities and materials that give young children the opportunity to grow creatively.