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
Our squadron will be hosting its Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) this April! This outdoor camping weekend is designed to teach essential survival skills in a hands-on environment. Cadets will learn topics such as shelter building, fire safety, survival psychology, first aid, map and compass, radio communication and more!
Dates: Friday, April 25, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
Sign up sheet: Sign up here
Warning order: Can be found here
Briefing: Is found here
Read through some FAQ's here!
Cadets must be signed into their cadet email to access the sign up sheet and the warning order link is publicly visible for parents/guardians.
Please mark these dates in your calendars as attendance is mandatory for all cadets. This is a fantastic opportunity to build essential skills, bond with fellow cadets, and take part in an exciting and challenging weekend!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates: Friday, April 25, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
Sign up sheet: Sign up here
Warning order: Can be found here
Briefing: Is found here
Read through some FAQ's here!
Cadets must be signed into their cadet email to access the sign up sheet and the warning order link is publicly visible for parents/guardians.
Please mark these dates in your calendars as attendance is mandatory for all cadets. This is a fantastic opportunity to build essential skills, bond with fellow cadets, and take part in an exciting and challenging weekend!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The application deadline has passed. Offers will be sent out as they come! Typically summer camp offers come out in May/June. Keep an eye out on your Cadet365 email for all information.
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
Open shoot will start up again in May. Keep an eye out for sign ups mid-April.
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 for this year has completed. Wish select current cadets luck as they prepare for their selection interviews!
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
Open shoot will start up again in May. Keep an eye out for sign ups mid-April.
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 for this year has completed. Wish select current cadets luck as they prepare for their selection interviews!
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.