Op Caribbe Pre-Deployment Brief - HMCS Saskatoon & HMCS Edmonton

Operation CARIBBE

MISSION

Operation CARIBBE is Canada’s participation in the multinational campaign against illicit trafficking

by transnational organized crime in the Caribbean sea and the eastern

Pacific Ocean.

Operational SecuritySailors

• No use of social media permitted• Limited connectivity with family due to

operational needs and ship’s capability• Respect working relationship and security

needs of allies

Operational SecurityFamilies

• Consider security of names and mission on social media

• Avoid references to port visits and dates

Administration• Income Tax filing for FY 2015/2016

• No bulk application for extensions to income tax deadline• Individuals to request exemption only if required to pay late

filing fee

• Post-Deployment Special Leave• 4 days Disembarkation• 1 day Personal Administration

More information…• http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-canada-n

orth-america-recurring/op-caribbe.page• Or Google Op CARIBBE

• AJAG Legal Assistance• Power of Attorney (POA)• Wills• SDB Beneficiary Form• Travel Authorization Letter

Discussion Points

Spectrum of ServicesRef: CFAO 56-5

• Legal Officers may provide assistance to CF members in case of urgent / operational necessity

• Personal Legal Assistance not intended to replace civilian legal services available downtown

Power of Attorney (POA)

Allows a person (the donor) to appoint someone 19 years of age or older (BC) to be their representative (the attorney), for the purposes of financial transactions or business arrangements on his/her behalf

Your attorney must be:

• Someone you trust.• Not someone who has financial problems.• Not someone you don’t get along with, like an

estranged spouse.There are potential consequences resulting

from picking the wrong attorney

Power of Attorney• The financial or business arrangements that can

be conducted with a POA include:– Insurance for car or home– Bank loans– Mortgage payments– Buying or selling property, including cars and houses– Pay issues

Power of Attorney• Do you need a Power of Attorney?

– Some banks have their own “in-house” power of attorney forms so check with your bank first;

– Online banking– Does not apply to joint assets / accounts

Note: a POA does not give the attorney the power to make health care or child care decisions

Duties of the Donor

• Give clear instructions, help the attorney understand what the donor wants done

• Make sure it will be accepted by the institutions where it would be used

• Complete any other documents that the attorney cannot do (i.e. statutory declarations)

Duties of the Attorney• Must act in good faith• Follow the instructions of the donor• Perform transactions with due skill and

care• Cannot delegate the power of attorney• Must respect the title (ownership) of the

donor’s property and money• Must keep proper accounts/records

The Power is in the Document

• SAFEGUARD THE ORIGINAL POA

• DON’T TAKE IT WITH YOU ON DEPLOYMENT

Termination of POA

• Terminating events– IAW the terms of the document (e.g. an

expiry date)– If the attorney is the spouse and the

marriage or marriage-like relationship ends– Death or bankruptcy of the attorney– Death of the donour

Revocation by the Donor

• If you want to stop your attorney acting for you:– Advise them in writing (email is ok)

• If you revoke the power of attorney, make sure you contact your bank to inform them

• Get the original document back

WILLS

What is a Will?

The written statement by which a person instructs how his or her estate should be distributed after death

Why You Need a Will

• When a person dies without a will or “Intestate” their property vests in the court

• The province then uses a set formula to distribute estate, which may not be what you want

• See the Wills Estates Succession Act for more details or contact a civilian lawyer

Wills

• Basic CF Will is adequate for:

First marriageSingle membersSimple financesNo children

Wills

• Suggest you get a Will from a Civilian Lawyer if:– Second or subsequent marriage– Home owner– RRSPs, trust funds, stocks etc.– Children– Wish to have several persons as beneficiaries

Will Kits May or May Not be Valid

Need to Re-Do Your Will?

• You should re-do or revisit your Will if:– Children are born– Death (of executor or beneficiary)– Change of life circumstances– You move to another province– You get divorced (or your marriage-like

relationship ends)

Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB) Beneficiary

• Review SDB Beneficiary form – changes in circumstances (i.e. marriage) will not automatically change SDB beneficiary

Travel Authorization Letter

• Can be signed by any Reg Force Commissioned Officer

• Example letter available for download from the AJAG webpage

• Is proof that you consent to your child traveling with a spouse or another person

• May assist you when crossing border to US or other borders with children

Sandra PinardDeployment Coordinator

Your Community, Your Resource Centre

“offering programs and services unique to the military lifestyle. ”

What is the MFRC? We are an independent

resource for the military community

Our missionProvide programs and services that serve, involve and advocate for the military community and theirfamilies, and which address theunique challenges of the militaryfamily lifestyle and will result in anenhanced quality of life

Our vision

A proud, self-reliant military family thriving in a dynamic and supportive community.

3 Keys to a Successful Deployment

1. Plan well – make sure your loved ones know how to reach us.2. Know the resources available3. Connected to others

• Financial, Legal and Household

• Use the checklists provided, specific ones for Single Members and Parents of Mil Members

• Pick up a MFRC Magnet• Download the MFRC

“Everything Binder”

Plan and Prepare

• Keep connected with deployed parent• With other kids going through the same

thing• Starting February, weekly day and evening

sessions

Children’s Deployment Workshops

Tools for Parents and Caregivers

•Children’s Deployment workbooks

For those who live at a distance or who can not get into the MFRC at the Children’s Workshop times.

• We will call your parents, siblings, spouse, grandparents

• Keep them updated• Answer their questions

Staying in Touch Calls

• Mail dates posted on www.EsquimaltMFRC.com

• Changes will be emailed out to the Family Network

Drop off Mail Packages

• Get one 3 - hour period per week• Maximum of 4 sessions per month• Pick up your punch card tonight• Includes Saturday Sessions

Free Respite Child Care

• Valentine’s Day Craft Session• Easter Potluck• Children’s Workshops• Return & Reunion Workshops• Homecoming Banner Making

Upcoming Activities

• Weekly events in Colwood & Esquimalt

• Free child care

Away Cafés/Dinners

• Keep connected with other families

• Get info on deployments

• Participate in social activities

Family Networks

Join the MCDV Family Network to receive emails and updates on activities and information from the ship.

• Join the MCDV Family Network

• Your Network volunteer: Vicki mcdv.family@shawcable.com

• Meet and Greet Session – Feb 18

• Get up to date info from the Command Teams and the MFRC

Get Connected

• SIT calls for parents – where ever they may be

• Postal services and VTC• Pet care and car storage advice

during deployment

Single MembersWe have not forgotten about you!

• Answer questions• Provide assistance in emergency• Refer to resources in community

24 Hour Info Line

8000 phonecalls per year

• Access Base Gym• Receive Military

Discounts from Businesses

• Takes 15 minutes• Member must be present• Married or Common Law• Children 13 or over

Military Family ID Card

We respect your

Privacy&

Confidentiality

Two Offices

CPAC Signal HillDaycare Counselling

Location 1: CPAC

Colwood Pacific Activity Centre

Location 2: Signal Hill

1505 Esquimalt Road, EsquimaltClose to Dockyard Gate, Fleet Club

Phone

250-363-26403-2640 on the Base

Or toll-free anywhere in Canada1-800-353-3329

24 hours a day 7 days a week

Website

www.esquimaltmfrc.com

WEIGHT AND SIZE FOR PARCELS

The maximum weight for parcels is 20kgs

Oversize and overweight parcels will not be accepted.

Example

40 CM

Max weight: 20Kgs 100 CM40 CM

MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL

Aye Missew123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2Tel-765-4567

Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)HMCS (Ship’s Name)PO BOX 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA BC V9A 7N2

CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS FOR HMCS (SHIP’S NAME) PERSONNEL

Contents:ChipsNewspapersBooks

Sender’s address

AddresseeDescription of contents

MAIL SENT VIA CANADA POSTProcess at any Canada Post outlet

Postage is required on all parcels

Special services including insurance, Registered Mail, Xpresspost, Priority, etc

Proof of delivery to a Military Post Office

Currently free letter mail

John Doe123 My StVictoria BC V9A 7N2

Bloggins B.PO1 123 (Mess #)HMCS (Ship’s Name)PO Box 17000 STN FORCESVICTORIA BC V9A 7N2

MAIL GOING THROUGH CANADA POST

Return address

Addressee

Canada Post Custom Declaration is MANDATORY!

CANADA POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION

Sender:Same as on parcel

Destination:Same ason parcel

Description of contents$20.00*NCV

Sign here

x

*NCV = No Commercial Value

PROHIBITED ITEMSAlcoholic beverages and tobacco products

Corrosive liquids/solids, flammable liquids/solids

Pornographic material

Knives

Drugs and narcotics (including prescription drugs)

PROHIBITED ITEMS CONTINUEDCompressed gases (aerosols)

Perishable items

Supplementary restrictions according to host country

Note: Batteries are permitted only if they are in their original sealed package

ALL PARCELS WILL BE SCREENED

CF MAIL ROUTINGSMail will be sent via CMTT

Timings are unpredictable

CF MORALE MAIL DROP OFF POINTS MFRC locations:

Signal Hill

CPAC

FMO and Naden Mail Room

Note: Wrapping paper, tape and addressesare available at all drop off locations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

FMO (250) 363-2176

MFRC (250)363-2640

Medical Support• HMCS SASKATOON’s medical support will consist of a

Physician Assistant• HMCS EDMONTON’s medical support consists of a

Medical Technician• Both MCDVs are stocked with a medical kit designed to

address the common medical concerns and conditions needing to be treated. These are regularly updated based on our past experience.

• Senior physician consultation is available 24/7 as is emergency medicine doctor review/guidance.

• Medical evacuation using Canadian Air Force or US Coastguard assistance is also available as required.