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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.

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 15, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
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Contact Information

Family Network Volunteer:Tara
Email:[email protected]
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. 
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Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (February 2025)

Here is the recording from the Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (minus operational security information) that was held on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. 

Programming at the MFRC

Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa

HMCS Ottawa’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.
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Return and Reintegration Workshop

Learn a bit about what you can expect, be introduced to some resources that may aid you and your family, and have a chance to connect with other military family members anticipating a homecoming.
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Four hands holding coffee mugs in a toast.

Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

Are you looking to meet other military-connected family members, or are you new to town? Join us for an informal coffee connection and welcome. 
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Banner Making Event & Pickup Kits

Let the MFRC assist you in preparing for your loved one’s homecoming by supplying you with all the materials needed to make welcome home banners and decorations. 
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A table with Mediterranean food dishes.

Wellness Wednesday: Nourishing Neighbours

Join our Wellness team members Dana and Holly for an evening of cooking, connection and community self-care.
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Community Kitchen

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

Programming for Children and Youth

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Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Mindful Creativity for Youth

Join our team for an evening of art for youth of all abilities! Try out painting while connecting with other youth in a positive supportive environment.
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Supporting Children Through Absence

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