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
Hello 540, parents, guardians, alumni, sponsors, and more!
Our Annual Ceremonial Review will be taking place June 6th, 2026.
Your cadets have been working hard all year long and this is the event to show off all the hard work and wrap up the training year.
Looking for a digital program and some more information? Program will be available here on the day of the event.
Please be seated by 1315hrs for a 1330hrs start time.
Our Annual Ceremonial Review will be taking place June 6th, 2026.
Your cadets have been working hard all year long and this is the event to show off all the hard work and wrap up the training year.
Looking for a digital program and some more information? Program will be available here on the day of the event.
Please be seated by 1315hrs for a 1330hrs start time.
Currently we are at capacity and not accepting new recruits at this time.
We appreciate your patience as we put the final touches on our waitlist form and prepare the unit for our final parade of the year.
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 appreciate your patience as we put the final touches on our waitlist form and prepare the unit for our final parade of the year.
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.
31 May Gliding has been CANCELLED
2 June: Awards and Presentations
There is a lot of recognition we like to do at 540, so much so that we have a separate night for all the level awards, team awards, and other presentations prior to our Annual Ceremonial Review.
Parents, guardians, and guests are to be seated by 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start.
6 June: Annual Ceremonial Review
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.
Summer Camps!
Check your cadet email for summer camp offers.
Offers can go out up to the start date of the camp the cadet has applied for.
Please return offers to the Admin O (Lt. Pepin) ASAP.
2 June: Awards and Presentations
There is a lot of recognition we like to do at 540, so much so that we have a separate night for all the level awards, team awards, and other presentations prior to our Annual Ceremonial Review.
Parents, guardians, and guests are to be seated by 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start.
6 June: Annual Ceremonial Review
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.
Summer Camps!
Check your cadet email for summer camp offers.
Offers can go out up to the start date of the camp the cadet has applied for.
Please return offers to the Admin O (Lt. Pepin) ASAP.
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.
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.