2024-2025 Recruiting: Our January 2025 recruit intake waiting list is now closed. Our next waiting list will open in May for a September 2025 intake.
Announcements
Currently registration for new cadets is closed.
If you have completed all steps, you will receive an email with an update shortly. We are working to process new cadet registrations as efficiently as possible. Please note that individuals are not allowed to participate in cadet activities until they are fully registered with our squadron. You will receive an email confirming enrollment.
Received a confirmation email?
Your cadet can come parade on Tuesday nights! Ensure they have access to their Cadet365 account.
See the welcome email for timings, dress, and what to bring.
Interested in joining our unit?
Our waitlist for September 2025 will open in May.
If you have completed all steps, you will receive an email with an update shortly. We are working to process new cadet registrations as efficiently as possible. Please note that individuals are not allowed to participate in cadet activities until they are fully registered with our squadron. You will receive an email confirming enrollment.
Received a confirmation email?
Your cadet can come parade on Tuesday nights! Ensure they have access to their Cadet365 account.
See the welcome email for timings, dress, and what to bring.
Interested in joining our unit?
Our waitlist for September 2025 will open in May.
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.
Debate Team
Want to improve your confidence in public speaking? Have experience or interest in debate? Join our debate team, meeting Thursdays at 5:30 virtual! All levels are welcome and encouraged!
Sign up using this form
Marksmanship
Currently all Sundays are reserved for team training leading up to our Stage II (zone) competition. Wish our team luck as they compete on February 9th, 2025!
Open marksmanship days will resume after the competition. Sign ups will open 1-2 weeks prior to the event and close the Friday prior to the event.
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: TA Blakelock
When: Fridays; 1800-2130hrs
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
Drill Team (Without Arms)
Tryouts for Drill Team for this year are closed. Wish our team luck at the upcoming March On competition and keep an eye out for their display at our Annual Ceremonial Review!
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Tryouts for Rifle Drill Team for this year are closed. Wish our team luck at the upcoming March On competition and keep an eye out for their display at our Annual Ceremonial Review!
Ground School
Ground school is currently underway. Cadets will be writing their entrance exam beginning of February. Wish them luck!
Debate Team
Want to improve your confidence in public speaking? Have experience or interest in debate? Join our debate team, meeting Thursdays at 5:30 virtual! All levels are welcome and encouraged!
Sign up using this form
Marksmanship
Currently all Sundays are reserved for team training leading up to our Stage II (zone) competition. Wish our team luck as they compete on February 9th, 2025!
Open marksmanship days will resume after the competition. Sign ups will open 1-2 weeks prior to the event and close the Friday prior to the event.
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: TA Blakelock
When: Fridays; 1800-2130hrs
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
Drill Team (Without Arms)
Tryouts for Drill Team for this year are closed. Wish our team luck at the upcoming March On competition and keep an eye out for their display at our Annual Ceremonial Review!
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Tryouts for Rifle Drill Team for this year are closed. Wish our team luck at the upcoming March On competition and keep an eye out for their display at our Annual Ceremonial Review!
Ground School
Ground school is currently underway. Cadets will be writing their entrance exam beginning of February. Wish them luck!
Keep an eye out for spring gliding sign ups!
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.
Calendar
Please add our 540 Training calendar to your mobile device via the “+” link below the calendar.