EL Team Charter
This unofficial EL mascot is known for its adaptability.
What is the chameleon?
The current Cohort (numeric) for EX-ELDP.
What is Cohort 16?
The year the Canada School of Public Service became a department.
What is 2004?
This phrase is a meaningless meme, often paired with a hand motion like weighing two options.
What is 6, 7?
"Oh, I wanna dance with somebody…"
What is "With somebody who loves me"
This cross-team initiative aims to break down silos and is currently focused on revamping the onboarding process.
What is the Bridge Builder Initiative?
The current Cohort (alphabetical) for ADM-ELDP.
What is Cohort J?
LaSalle Academy fun fact: This famous Sound of Music star used to practice in our building!
Who is Christopher Plummer?
This slang term means "unattractive" or "undesirable," used to describe both people and things. For example, "you need a new barber because that haircut has you looking ___."
What is chopped?
"Once more, you open the door..."
What is "And you're here in my heart, and my heart will go on and on"
This is the number of unreleased versions of the EL onboarding guide.
What is three?
The current cohort(s) (roman numerals) for ELDP-CTA.
What are Cohorts V and VI?
The year National Public Service Week was created.
What is 1992?
Short for "uncle," this term is used to describe someone acting older, out of touch, or trying too hard to be cool.
What is unc?
"Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen..."
What is "Pour myself a cup of ambition?"
These two skill set priorities were identified at the 2026 EL Strategic Meeting.
What are attention to detail and communication?
This ADP cohort launches this week (June 17 and 18).
What is Cohort 51?
The year the Public Service Pride Network (PSPN) was established.
What is 2018?
This hand gesture is used among the youth a silent nod of approval.
What is tapping your index or middle finger against your thumb? 🤏
"Sweet dreams are made of this…"
What is "Who am I to disagree?"
These two mindset priorities were identified at the 2026 EL Strategic Meeting.
What are trust and collaboration?
This virtual NDP cohort wrapped this week.
What is Cohort T?
The most secure space to store your BBQ meal ticket.
What is your ID badge?
This versatile term can be both positive or negative depending on the tense. E.g., "The score is 10-2, this team is __" OR "That team is losing 2-10, they're __."
What is cooking / cooked?
"If you wanna make the world a better place..."
What is "Take a look at yourself, and then make a change. "