MBBR focuses on a holistic approach to tactical health, integrating:
Physical fitness, Mental fortitude, Stress management, Healthy lifestyle habits
Each element plays a vital role in mission effectiveness, personal performance, and long-term health.
No training days
- 07 May 2026 – Rally Point: Tactical Mental Health and Resilience
- 29 June 2026 – MBBR Challenge
- 02 October 2026 – CAF Sports Day PSP-led sports & team events
- 18 January 2027 – Battle the Blues (Spin-a-thon and Winter Arctic Team Challenge)
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2026-2027 Calendar
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February: “Stress management”
February 20:“Mental Health in a Male Dominated Workforce 2.0”
In person event
Location: Officer’s Mess
Time: Leadership Development Session: 1000-1130
Base-Wide Session (Open to all): 1300-1430
Facilitator: Guest Speaker, Trevor Mayoh, Equity Leaders
Register here: CFMWS | MFRC | Borden | CFMWS
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February 27:“Unwind: rethinking stress relief, performance, and alcohol”
Online event
This session explores the science of stress physiology and its influence on reaction time, sleep quality, decision-making, and emotional regulation under pressure. Participants will also examine how alcohol can unexpectedly interfere with each of these functions.
Online only Time: 1130-1220
Facilitator: Luke Overbeek, Mental Health Counsellor
Register here: Unwind: rethinking stress relief, performance, and alcohol / Décompresser : repenser la gestion du stress, la performance et l’alcool | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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March: “Tactical and Essential Nutrition/Sleep”
March 5 “Top Fuel for Top Performance”
In person event
This nutrition for action program provides up to date and accurate nutritional information for individuals who are physically active, training for specific athletic events, preparing to deploy, or looking to fine tune their current diet for an active lifestyle.
Location: S-138 Health Promotion Classroom, Time: 830-1600, Facilitator: Health Promotion Team
Register here: CFMWS | MFRC | Borden | CFMWS
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March 11 “Ask a Dietitian”
Online event
Nutrition can be confusing and your questions deserve expert guidance. Join us for a chance to get trusted answers from a Registered Dietitian!
Time: 1145-1300, Facilitator: Jodi Dawson, Nutritionist
Register here: Ask a Dietitian / Posez vos questions à une diététicienne | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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March 13: “Fundamentals of Healthy Sleep”
Hybrid event (Online or in person)
This sleep briefing is appropriate for adults who wish to learn and practice healthy sleep habits and understand the importance of proper sleep hygiene for health, well-being, and performance
Location: Golf-Course, Time: 1000-1200, Facilitator: Dr. Scott Rollo
Register here: Fundamentals of Healthy Sleep / Les bases d’un sommeil sain | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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March 26: “Stress and Resiliency Briefing”
Online Event
Description: This briefing explores stress and resiliency as key factors in operational effectiveness and personal well-being within the Canadian Armed Forces. Participants will examine how stress affects performance and decision-making, recognize common stress responses, and learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to build resilience. The session emphasizes proactive coping, recovery, and team support, reinforcing resilience as a skill that can be developed and sustained across the demands of military service.
Time: 1130 -1300 Facilitator: Health Promotion Team
Register here: Stress and Resiliency Briefing / Conférence sur le stress et la résilience | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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April: “Physical Activity and Movement”
April 7 “The Whole Day Matters”
Hybrid event (Online or in person)
This briefing highlights how daily movement, sedentary behaviour, and sleep influence health, readiness, and performance in the Canadian Armed Forces. Participants will explore how physical activity, screen time, and sleep interact across a 24-hour day, and how small, practical adjustments can improve energy, recovery, and focus. The session reinforces a whole-day approach to supporting sustained performance and long-term well-being.
Location: Golf Course, Time: 10:00-12:00, Facilitator: Dr. Scott Rollo
Register here: The Whole Day Matters / La journée entière est important | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
