Annual Ceremonial Review: Click here to view the program.
New Recruits: Please note that 540 Squadron operates at max capacity. If you are looking to register your new recruit with us for September 2026 please fill out this expression of interest form. Additionally, there are several other local Air, Army, and Sea Cadet units in the Halton/Peel area that provide a similar experience for new recruits and may have more flexible intake periods.
Announcements
Currently we are at capacity and not accepting new recruits at this time.
15 Sept: Welcome Back BBQ
Cadets - make sure you are able to log into your Teams and Cadet365 email account!
Information for the Welcome Back BBQ and first night back will be going to your cadet email.
**Note: This is for RETURNING cadet only. New recruits will be starting 22 September.
19-20 Sept: Gliding
Take to the sky... in glider! There are 2 days open for cadets to sign up to potentially attend. Please see the details in the Teams General channel
20 Sept: First Marksmanship Open Shoot
Interested in learning how to fire the cadet air rifle and trying out for either the Biathlon and/or Marksmanship team this year?! Come out to the first open shoot of the year. Sign up using your C365 emial in Teams.
22 Sept: First Night of Training
The final parade of the year, the time to put your best foot forward, your best uniform and your best self. We celebrate all the hard work from the training year in a final parade.
More information to follow.
27 Sept: Marksmanship Open Shoot
2 time slots will be available for cadets to sign up for to complete their rifle safe handling test. This will be the last day to complete the safe handling test before Biathlon Team Tryouts.
Cadets - make sure you are able to log into your Teams and Cadet365 email account!
Information for the Welcome Back BBQ and first night back will be going to your cadet email.
**Note: This is for RETURNING cadet only. New recruits will be starting 22 September.
19-20 Sept: Gliding
Take to the sky... in glider! There are 2 days open for cadets to sign up to potentially attend. Please see the details in the Teams General channel
20 Sept: First Marksmanship Open Shoot
Interested in learning how to fire the cadet air rifle and trying out for either the Biathlon and/or Marksmanship team this year?! Come out to the first open shoot of the year. Sign up using your C365 emial in Teams.
22 Sept: First Night of Training
The final parade of the year, the time to put your best foot forward, your best uniform and your best self. We celebrate all the hard work from the training year in a final parade.
More information to follow.
27 Sept: Marksmanship Open Shoot
2 time slots will be available for cadets to sign up for to complete their rifle safe handling test. This will be the last day to complete the safe handling test before Biathlon Team Tryouts.
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.
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.
First day of gliding for 540 is September 19th and 20th. Check the Teams General channel for sign up information.
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.
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 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 add our 540 Squadron calendar to your mobile device to keep up to date with our training activities.