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.

During Deployment & Absence Resources and Services

Currently experiencing a deployment or work-related absence? Discover the resources and services available to you and your family.

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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 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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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.