HMCS Max Bernays 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.

Preparing for Deployment & Absence Resources and Services

Ready for that upcoming deployment or work-related absence? We recommend that you go through the following information before the departure date arrives.

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Contact Information

Family Network Volunteers:	Sheila
Email:	maxbernays.family@emfrc.com
Facebook Group:	HMCS Max Bernays Family Network
HMCS Max Bernays on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram

When you join the Family Network for HMCS Max Bernays, 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.

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.

HMCS Max Bernays Departure Information

Fair Winds and Following Seas, HMCS MAX BERNAYS!
HMCS MAX BERNAYS will be deploying on Monday, July 6^th.

HMCS Max Bernays will depart the jetty at 10:00 am and conduct a sail past the Esquimalt Lagoon.

The MFRC will have a presence at the Esquimalt Lagoon starting at 9:45 am. The MFRC will be set up near the middle of the lagoon, near the porta-potties, with information, helpful staff, and light refreshments. Feel free to pop by, say hello, and help wave the ship off. Watch for the MFRC flag!

Media Disclaimer
Photography will be taking place, and the images could appear on social media (no names will be attached). If you do not wish to be included in any images, please let us know, and we will do our best to notify any photographers. Please bear in mind that everyone has a phone/camera, and we can only control our own official photographers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640 or info@emfrc.com.

HMCS Max Bernays Pre-Deployment Brief Recap (June 2026)

Here is the recording from the HMCS Max Bernays Pre-Deployment Brief (minus operational security information) that was held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026.

Programming at the MFRC

Stay & Play in the Park

Join us for a morning of fun interaction with your child in a local park for free play, games and story time. Work Point and Belmont Park locations.

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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