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MCDV 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.

Contact Information

Family Network Volunteers:Akasha
Email:[email protected]
Facebook Group:MCDV Family Network (Pacific)
HMCS Brandon on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
HMCS Edmonton on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
HMCS Nanaimo on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram
HMCS Saskatoon on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
HMCS Whitehorse on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram
HMCS Yellowknife on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter


When you join the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) Family Network, 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. This Network supports HMCS Brandon, HMCS Edmonton, HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Saskatoon, HMCS Whitehorse, and HMCS Yellowknife. 

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.

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Programming at the MFRC

Wellness Wednesday - Mindful Creativity

In October, we will encourage you to explore using artistic expression as a mode of 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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Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Bookish Night

Calling all book lovers! Come join other bookworms to enjoy activities to celebrate our love of reading. 
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Growing Parents

A supportive and educational group for new and expecting parents. Guest Speakers and topics related to pregnancy and parenting babies up to 12 months of age.
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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.
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Programming for Children and Youth

Respite Child Care During Absences

Available at no cost when a military parent is deployed or away for work-related reasons for 21 consecutive days or more. 
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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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