Training Year 2025-2026 Startup: All Cadets are asked to check that they are able to access their Microsoft Teams account so that further instructions can be provided. If you can’t access your account please visit the IT FAQ page for details on how to reset your password.
New Recruits: Please note that 540 Squadron is at capacity for new recruits. Our next intake will be in September 2026 with a wait list released in May 2026. There are several other local Air, Army, and Sea Cadet units in the Halton/Peel area that may still be taking on additional cadets and/or have more flexible intake periods.
Announcements
Come out and support the Bronte and Oakville Legions with their Poppy Drives! A minimum of one shift is mandatory for all cadets. This counts towards your Citizenship and volunteer requirements as a cadet and provides the public with an opportunity to support the Legions and get a poppy for Remembrance Day.
Sign Up for Your Shift Here
If you have signed up for a poppy shift, you are expected to show up. Confirmation emails will not be sent out.
Any absences for reasons such as illness must be communicated to Capt Chen.
Please see details below on location and info for:
Saturday November 1, and Sunday November 2.b
Location: Bronte Legion, 79 Jones St. Please enter through the side door in the parking lot, and go down the stairs.
Timings: AM shift - 0930-1330h,
PM shift - 1300-1700h
Shift timings have time built in already to pick up your boxes and travel to and from your shift location.
Please do not arrive early.
Parent Drivers: Your parent will need to wait until you have picked up your poppy box, and drive you to your shift location.
At the end of your shift, they will need to pick you up from your location and drive you back to the Bronte Legion.
Please make sure your parent does not leave when you check in at attendance.
Dress: DEUs, appropriate for the weather. Please wear your cadet parka if you have one, or a civilian coat if you do not. You will be standing outside for the duration of your shift. If you do not have DEUs, please wear FTUs. If you do not have FTUs, please wear appropriate civilian attire.
Sign Up for Your Shift Here
If you have signed up for a poppy shift, you are expected to show up. Confirmation emails will not be sent out.
Any absences for reasons such as illness must be communicated to Capt Chen.
Please see details below on location and info for:
Saturday November 1, and Sunday November 2.b
Location: Bronte Legion, 79 Jones St. Please enter through the side door in the parking lot, and go down the stairs.
Timings: AM shift - 0930-1330h,
PM shift - 1300-1700h
Shift timings have time built in already to pick up your boxes and travel to and from your shift location.
Please do not arrive early.
Parent Drivers: Your parent will need to wait until you have picked up your poppy box, and drive you to your shift location.
At the end of your shift, they will need to pick you up from your location and drive you back to the Bronte Legion.
Please make sure your parent does not leave when you check in at attendance.
Dress: DEUs, appropriate for the weather. Please wear your cadet parka if you have one, or a civilian coat if you do not. You will be standing outside for the duration of your shift. If you do not have DEUs, please wear FTUs. If you do not have FTUs, please wear appropriate civilian attire.
We are at capacity and not able to enroll any new cadets at this time.
The next opportunity to indicate interest in wanting to join 540 Air will be June/July for September 2026.
We will not be doing a second intake this training year.
All new enrollments have been processed at this time.
The next opportunity to indicate interest in wanting to join 540 Air will be June/July for September 2026.
We will not be doing a second intake this training year.
All new enrollments have been processed at this time.
We are excited to offer many teams for cadets to participate in this year! Please ensure that when signing up for any activity to use your Cadet365 account. More information on each team can be found in the General Teams channel.
Marksmanship / Biathlon
Marksmanship activities are starting back up this September! Please note that cadets are required to sign up for each individual open shoot event they wish to attend. Certain Sundays will be dedicated to team training, with open shoot days mixed in throughout the training year.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events.
Sign up to try out for the Biathlon Team through Microsoft Teams.
Marksmanship Team Tryouts will occur late November/early December.
*please note you must complete your safe handling test prior to trying out. There will be limited spots to complete the safe handling test on Sept. 28th.
Band
You can become part of Canada’s largest cadet band. Our band brings together cadets from all over Halton to make music, have fun, and perform at exclusive events. Whether you’re just starting or already know your way around an instrument, everyone who’s willing to practice hard has a place in our band.
Where: Forestview Church Without Walls
When: We rehearse on Fridays from 1800-2130, with some extra practices too.
Use this link to sync up your calendar
What to wear: Civilian dress, dress in layers, we will be outside.
What to bring: 2 pencils, 1 highlighter, a full water bottle and music and instrument if available.
You wanna rock? Let’s talk. Join the band here Or see more information in Teams.
Drill Team (Without Arms)
Keep an eye on our Microsoft Teams General Channel for signing up to tryout!
Drill teams will be taking place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Team tryouts start Sept. 18th!
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Keep an eye on our Microsoft Teams General Channel for signing up to tryout!
Drill teams will be taking place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Team tryouts start Sept. 18th!
Ground School
Ground school starts Sept. 20th and will be on Saturdays (1000-1300hrs) leading up to the exam.
Limited spots are available and cadets are able to sign up in Microsoft Teams.
Marksmanship / Biathlon
Marksmanship activities are starting back up this September! Please note that cadets are required to sign up for each individual open shoot event they wish to attend. Certain Sundays will be dedicated to team training, with open shoot days mixed in throughout the training year.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events.
Sign up to try out for the Biathlon Team through Microsoft Teams.
Marksmanship Team Tryouts will occur late November/early December.
*please note you must complete your safe handling test prior to trying out. There will be limited spots to complete the safe handling test on Sept. 28th.
Band
You can become part of Canada’s largest cadet band. Our band brings together cadets from all over Halton to make music, have fun, and perform at exclusive events. Whether you’re just starting or already know your way around an instrument, everyone who’s willing to practice hard has a place in our band.
Where: Forestview Church Without Walls
When: We rehearse on Fridays from 1800-2130, with some extra practices too.
Use this link to sync up your calendar
What to wear: Civilian dress, dress in layers, we will be outside.
What to bring: 2 pencils, 1 highlighter, a full water bottle and music and instrument if available.
You wanna rock? Let’s talk. Join the band here Or see more information in Teams.
Drill Team (Without Arms)
Keep an eye on our Microsoft Teams General Channel for signing up to tryout!
Drill teams will be taking place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Team tryouts start Sept. 18th!
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Keep an eye on our Microsoft Teams General Channel for signing up to tryout!
Drill teams will be taking place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Team tryouts start Sept. 18th!
Ground School
Ground school starts Sept. 20th and will be on Saturdays (1000-1300hrs) leading up to the exam.
Limited spots are available and cadets are able to sign up in Microsoft Teams.
Keep an eye out for fall gliding sign ups!
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Returning cadets must complete their Annual Validation Form in order to participate.
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Returning cadets must complete their Annual Validation Form in order to participate.
If you are a new cadet - check your email or your parent/guardians email containing your login credentials.
Are you a returning cadet who forgot their password?
Start Here
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]
Are you a returning cadet who forgot their password?
Start Here
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]
If you need to report an absence, please use this this 540 Sqn absence reporting form. Note that parents are not authorized to submit an absence on behalf of their cadet. Cadets, you must be logged into C365 to fill out the form.
Calendar
Please add our 540 Squadron calendar to your mobile device to keep up to date with our training activities.