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
Promotions and Rank
During one's time as a cadet, youth are able to move through levels and ranks. Each week, the cadets uniforms are inspected to ensure they meet the required standard of dress. This includes checking that cadet are wearing the correct rank, have their name tags/tapes, are clean, and well presented.
Should cadets have questions on how to acquire badges, trade in their old ranks for their new ranks, or wish to discuss their training, they are to go to their level staff who will go up the chain of command to get the required information.
See the post "TRADE OFFER" in the General Teams Channel for more information.
Winter Stand Down
Please note that there will be no cadet activities from 15 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026.
16 Dec there will be an event for staff cadets only.
Regular training resumes in the new year on January 6th.
During one's time as a cadet, youth are able to move through levels and ranks. Each week, the cadets uniforms are inspected to ensure they meet the required standard of dress. This includes checking that cadet are wearing the correct rank, have their name tags/tapes, are clean, and well presented.
Should cadets have questions on how to acquire badges, trade in their old ranks for their new ranks, or wish to discuss their training, they are to go to their level staff who will go up the chain of command to get the required information.
See the post "TRADE OFFER" in the General Teams Channel for more information.
Winter Stand Down
Please note that there will be no cadet activities from 15 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026.
16 Dec there will be an event for staff cadets only.
Regular training resumes in the new year on January 6th.
Currently we are at capacity and not accepting new recruits at this time.
We will not be running a second intake in January 2026.
In June 2026, those interested in our unit will be able to join a waitlist to lear how to potentially join 540 Golden Hawks in Sept. 2026.
The waitlist will be posted to our website, and emails will go out in August for an information session as well as next steps on how to register with our unit.
We will not be running a second intake in January 2026.
In June 2026, those interested in our unit will be able to join a waitlist to lear how to potentially join 540 Golden Hawks in Sept. 2026.
The waitlist will be posted to our website, and emails will go out in August for an information session as well as next steps on how to register with our unit.
19 April
Do you think you have what it takes to beat some adult staff in a marksmanship competition? Want to make some friends that share a common interest? Sign up for our 540 Marksmanship Competition taking place April 19th!
Sign up form is in Teams. Cadets must complete their rifle safe handling test prior to April 19th to participate.
Tote Bag Design Competition!
This desgin competition is still on going, check out the General Teams channel for more information.
Do you think you have what it takes to beat some adult staff in a marksmanship competition? Want to make some friends that share a common interest? Sign up for our 540 Marksmanship Competition taking place April 19th!
Sign up form is in Teams. Cadets must complete their rifle safe handling test prior to April 19th to participate.
Tote Bag Design Competition!
This desgin competition is still on going, check out the General Teams channel for more information.
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.
*NEW* Debate
Interested in taking your public speaking to a new level? Debate meetings are ongoing. See the General Teams channel or talk to FSgt Yang for more information.
Marksmanship
Marksmanship activities have returned! 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. Open shoots allow for any cadet to complete their rifle safe handling test then fire the cadet air rifle.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events. Each activity has limited spots.
Sign up for Open Shoots using the links posted in the General Teams channel.
Questions to Capt. Pepin.
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)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Ground School
Ground school training has completed for the year. We are wishing the best of luck to the cadets who have been selected to advance to the interview portion of the course application!
*NEW* Debate
Interested in taking your public speaking to a new level? Debate meetings are ongoing. See the General Teams channel or talk to FSgt Yang for more information.
Marksmanship
Marksmanship activities have returned! 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. Open shoots allow for any cadet to complete their rifle safe handling test then fire the cadet air rifle.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events. Each activity has limited spots.
Sign up for Open Shoots using the links posted in the General Teams channel.
Questions to Capt. Pepin.
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)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Ground School
Ground school training has completed for the year. We are wishing the best of luck to the cadets who have been selected to advance to the interview portion of the course application!
Keep an eye out for gliding sign ups!
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Confirmation emails are sent to the selected cadets via their C365 account.
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Confirmation emails are sent to the selected cadets via their C365 account.
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
PLEASE set up your Authenticator app and Cadet365 account with an email you have access to and a password you will remember.
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]
Note: we are limited to how many account resets we can do per cadet. Forgetting your password or authenticator app password multiple times may result in you being locked out of your account for an extended period of time.
Are you a returning cadet who forgot their password?
Start Here
PLEASE set up your Authenticator app and Cadet365 account with an email you have access to and a password you will remember.
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]
Note: we are limited to how many account resets we can do per cadet. Forgetting your password or authenticator app password multiple times may result in you being locked out of your account for an extended period of time.
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.