Recruiting is closed: We are currently processing new recruit applications based on our previously filled out waitlist and will not be accepting any new registrants to the waitlist. Our next intake will be September 2027 with a waitlist posted in Spring 2027.
We encourage families to explore other local Air, Army, and Sea Cadet units in the Halton/Peel surrounding area as they provide a similar experience and may have more flexible intake periods.
Announcements
Currently we are at capacity and not accepting new recruits at this time.
This weekend! Download the kit list (required items to pack) Download Here
Cadets must be logged into their Cadet365 account to access the above link.
Further information was emailed out to all parents, and cadets can find the information in the General Teams Channel.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:30 PM arrive at
RONA+ Burlington (North) - Parking Lot, 3270 Harrison Cres, Burlington, ON
L7M 0W4 to depart for Sidrabene.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, Parents are asked to pick up their cadets from Sidrabene (5100 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON L7M 0P5) using a strict schedule to avoid overcrowding the small road:
Level 1: Between 2:00PM – 2:45PM
Level 2: Between 2:45PM – 3:30PM
Level 3: Between 3:30PM – 4:15PM
Level 4 & Level 5: Between 4:15PM – 5:00PM
View Warning Order here Download Here
View the Kit List Download Here
Cadets must be logged into their Cadet365 account to access the above link.
Further information was emailed out to all parents, and cadets can find the information in the General Teams Channel.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:30 PM arrive at
RONA+ Burlington (North) - Parking Lot, 3270 Harrison Cres, Burlington, ON
L7M 0W4 to depart for Sidrabene.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, Parents are asked to pick up their cadets from Sidrabene (5100 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON L7M 0P5) using a strict schedule to avoid overcrowding the small road:
Level 1: Between 2:00PM – 2:45PM
Level 2: Between 2:45PM – 3:30PM
Level 3: Between 3:30PM – 4:15PM
Level 4 & Level 5: Between 4:15PM – 5:00PM
View Warning Order here Download Here
View the Kit List Download Here
16-18 Oct: Field Training Exercise (FTX)
Weekend FTX is taking place Friday to Sunday. Cadets will learn basic survival skills from water collection to shelter building to fire starting and more! Information to follow in the General Teams Channel. Save the dates - get excited!
*Participation in this event is mandatory for cadets to pass their level and be considered for promotion.
30 Oct - 1 Nov and 6-8 Nov: Poppy Drive
Being active members in the communicty and supporting our Local Legion is one of the many events cadets participate in as part of their Citizenship cirriculum. Sign ups for specific shifts will be posted in the General Teams channel in the weeks leading up to the events.
If you cadet does not have access to Teams, please have them follow their chain of command to sign up.
29 Nov: Marksmanship Open Shoot
Interested in learning how to fire the cadet air rifle and trying out for the Marksmanship team this year?! Come out to the open shoot. Participating in an open shoot and completing the safe handling test is a requirement to try out for the marksmanship team.
Sign up using your C365 email in Teams.
29 Nov: Marksmanship Team Try Outs
This will be the last day to complete the safe handling test before Marksmanship Team Tryouts. Safe handling tests are required to be completed/renewed each year to try out for any team.
Weekend FTX is taking place Friday to Sunday. Cadets will learn basic survival skills from water collection to shelter building to fire starting and more! Information to follow in the General Teams Channel. Save the dates - get excited!
*Participation in this event is mandatory for cadets to pass their level and be considered for promotion.
30 Oct - 1 Nov and 6-8 Nov: Poppy Drive
Being active members in the communicty and supporting our Local Legion is one of the many events cadets participate in as part of their Citizenship cirriculum. Sign ups for specific shifts will be posted in the General Teams channel in the weeks leading up to the events.
If you cadet does not have access to Teams, please have them follow their chain of command to sign up.
29 Nov: Marksmanship Open Shoot
Interested in learning how to fire the cadet air rifle and trying out for the Marksmanship team this year?! Come out to the open shoot. Participating in an open shoot and completing the safe handling test is a requirement to try out for the marksmanship team.
Sign up using your C365 email in Teams.
29 Nov: Marksmanship Team Try Outs
This will be the last day to complete the safe handling test before Marksmanship Team Tryouts. Safe handling tests are required to be completed/renewed each year to try out for any team.
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
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.
Ground School
Keep an eye out for how to join Ground School this year! Our instructors are putting the final touches on their cirriculum for cadets to have a great learning experience this fall.
Drill Teams
540 is proud to offer 2 different Drill Teams: Drill With Arms, and Drill without Arms. Tryouts are on going and the team practices on Thursday nights. Come out, learn new movements, and improve your drill!
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.
Ground School
Keep an eye out for how to join Ground School this year! Our instructors are putting the final touches on their cirriculum for cadets to have a great learning experience this fall.
Drill Teams
540 is proud to offer 2 different Drill Teams: Drill With Arms, and Drill without Arms. Tryouts are on going and the team practices on Thursday nights. Come out, learn new movements, and improve your drill!
Fall season of gliding is complete - come back in the spring for more opportunities to potentially take part in a glider flight!
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 for Tuesday Night Training, 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.
If a cadet will be missing a team practice, they must reach out to the relevant staff cadets or adult coach.
If a cadet will be missing a mandatory or optional event that required a separate sign up (ex. Poppy Drive), the cadet must email the organizer of the event or [email protected]
If you will be absent for more than 2 weeks in a row (ex. for medical reasons, travel, etc.) please contact the Admin O. Lt. Pepin.
If a cadet will be missing a team practice, they must reach out to the relevant staff cadets or adult coach.
If a cadet will be missing a mandatory or optional event that required a separate sign up (ex. Poppy Drive), the cadet must email the organizer of the event or [email protected]
If you will be absent for more than 2 weeks in a row (ex. for medical reasons, travel, etc.) please contact the Admin O. Lt. Pepin.
Calendar
Please use this link to view and add our 540 Squadron calendar to your mobile device to keep up to date with our training activities.