RECRUITING: HOW TO JOIN

Eligibility

To be eligible to join, a prospective Cadet must be:

1. Between the ages of 12 and 18

2. A legal resident of Canada

3. Have proof of health insurance

4. Be medically, physically and psychologically fit to join Cadets and participate in related training and/or activities

5. Be of good moral character

Registration for the 2026–2027 training year will open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 1 September, 2026, and will close on Wednesday, 16 September, 2026, or earlier if all available spaces are filled.

Please note:

• Registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Spaces are limited.

• Applications submitted before the registration opening time will not be carried forward. A new application must be submitted once registration opens.

• Updated registration instructions and the application link will be posted on our website in late August.

Please do not visit any of our locations without an appointment, as they are not always staffed.

If you need to arrange a visit, please contact our Administration Officer, Civilian Instructor Mr. R Chan, to schedule an appointment.

Enrollment Forms

Enrollment forms will come in 2 stages:

Stage 1: Fill out the national application form electronically at the national cadets.gc.ca site: https://registration.cadets.gc.ca/get-started.html?unitId=554

Stage 2: The squadron will contact you in 1 - 2 weeks, during registration period, via email for supporting documents and local forms.

To ensure safety and quality of cadet training, all Corps/squadrons have enrollment limit of 180 cadets. We need to ensure all cadets are committed to, and can fully benefit from the program. All newly registered applicants will receive an email outlining participation expectations and confirming that those expectations are realistic for the individual.

1. Cadets not able to meet the standards will be given opportunities to improve. If the situation does not change, they will eventually be removed to make way for others.

2. We will be enrolling cadets in Level 1 & 2 only at this time. Cadets joining at 12-13 will be prioritized, as they can benefit from the full program more than cadets with fewer remaining years in the program. Other applicants will be admitted on a case-by-case basis, while referencing: CJCR 5002-2.

Dress: "Black and White": White dress shirt, black tie*, black pants, black shoes. * Black uniform ties to be provided in Sep / Oct.