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2020-2021 Recruit waiting list

To be eligible to join, a prospective Cadet must be:

  1. Between the ages of 12 and 18
  2. A legal resident of Canada
  3. Have proof of health insurance
  4. Be medically, physically and psychologically fit to join Cadets and
    participate in related training and/or activities
  5. Be of good moral character
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Enrolment period

We take on new Recruits each September, followed by a second intake in November.

Due to the high demand for the program we run very specific recruit intake windows. Look for more information on the website over the summer to find out more.

Frequently asked questions

We take on new Recruits each September, followed by a second intake in November.

Due to the high demand for the program we run very specific recruit intake windows. Look for more information on the website over the summer to find out more.

On a weekly basis, Cadets are only required to attend Tuesday evenings from 1830 – 2130 hrs.

In addition to Tuesdays, there are occasional weekend activities such as our weekend field training exercises (FTXs), Remembrance Day Parades, or fundraising events organized by our Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC).

We offer a number of extra-curricular activities, teams, and events that cadets are not required to attend, but are highly encouraged to so in order to maximize the value the Cadet Program can provide.

Visit the About page to find out more about what we do.

Due to the distance and logistical stress involved with transporting Cadets to training, we recommend that families outside of Oakville join a local Air Cadet Squadron.

The cities of Burlington, Milton, and Mississauga all have thriving Air Cadet Squadrons that run excellent programs.

The Cadet Program is an all inclusive and accommodating program.

We encourage you to speak to our recruiting staff in person on a Tuesday training night or email us with any questions.

Frequently asked questions

We take on new Recruits each September, followed by a second intake in November.

Due to the high demand for the program we run very specific recruit intake windows. Look for more information on the website over the summer to find out more.

On a weekly basis, Cadets are only required to attend Tuesday evenings from 1830 – 2130 hrs.

In addition to Tuesdays, there are occasional weekend activities such as our weekend field training exercises (FTXs), Remembrance Day Parades, or fundraising events organized by our Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC).

We offer a number of extra-curricular activities, teams, and events that cadets are not required to attend, but are highly encouraged to so in order to maximize the value the Cadet Program can provide.

Visit the About page to find out more about what we do.

Due to the distance and logistical stress involved with transporting Cadets to training, we recommend that families outside of Oakville join a local Air Cadet Squadron.

The cities of Burlington, Milton, and Mississauga all have thriving Air Cadet Squadrons that run excellent programs.

The Cadet Program is an all inclusive and accommodating program.

We encourage you to speak to our recruiting staff in person on a Tuesday training night or email us with any questions.

Application package

The application package is comprised of:

  1. Registration fee payment
  2. Application for membership & Code of Conduct
  3. Photocopy of proof of residency
  4. Lottery ticket fundraiser registration and deposit
  5. Medical forms (if required)

1. Registration fee payment

Pay here

2. Application for membership & Code of Conduct

This form includes the Application for Membership and the Cadet Code of Conduct.

CF 1158 Application for membership

When filling the application out, please pay attention to the following sections:

  • Section 3 – Personal information
    Provide the full legal name as displayed on the Canadian ID. If the recruit has a nickname (e.g. an English name), provide it within brackets after the given name.
  • Section 4 – Health insurance plan
    For Ontario Health Cards, please ensure you fill out the full number, consisting of ten digits and the two letter version code. If the recruit does not have an Ontario health card please provide a photocopy of proof of health insurance (e.g. private, out of province, etc.).
  • Section 6 – Parents information
    Please remember to check the boxes at the bottom of each parent section regarding access rights to your cadet.
  • Section 7 – Health information
    Religious requirements or dietary choices (e.g. halal, kosher, no pork, vegetarian, etc.) must not be reported as a food allergy. If your cadet has food allergies, please remember to check the consent box in Section 9. A Detailed Health Questionnaire will also be required.
  • Section 8 – Applicant agreement
    The new recruit must sign and date this section.

3. Photocopies of required documents

Provide a photocopy of proof of legal residency, for example:

  • Canadian passport; OR
  • Canadian birth certificate; OR
  • Resident card
  • Other proof of legal residency (e.g. work/study permit)

If health insurance is not provided by OHIP (Ontario health card), provide a copy of health insurance coverage.

If there are any access limitations or parental custody information we should be aware of, please provide a photocopy of relevant documentation.

4. Lottery ticket fundraiser

The lottery ticket fundraiser is a mandatory fundraiser overseen by the Air Cadet League of Canada – Ontario Provincial Committee. All Cadets in Ontario participate in this fundraiser.

The ticket books are purchased up front and the Cadet keeps the money collected from ticket sales. Please see a Squadron Sponsoring Committee volunteer for more details.

Fundraiser registration

Lottery ticket books can be picked up on a Tuesday training night by bringing in a copy of the emailed payment receipt.

5. Medical forms (if required)

The following forms are only required if Section 7 – Health information questions have been answered with ‘yes’ (e.g. allergies or use of medication).

To expedite the application process, we ask that if your recruit has allergies, is taking prescribed medication, or has any health challenges that you please fill the appropriate questionnaire and/or medical forms out before arriving onsite.

Detailed Health Questionnaire (DHQ)

Download DHQ

Please fill in your cadet’s legal name, gender, and date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd format) at the top of the form.

Once the form is complete, put it in a sealed envelope and hand in with the application package. We are required to mail the sealed DHQ directly to health care professionals supporting the Region.

Having said that, we encourage parents to inform our staff of any health or medical issues that may be relevant for the success of their cadet.

If you have any questions, please ask our Recruiting Staff.

Anaphylactic allergies

If the cadet has an anaphylactic allergy, the following forms are required to be completed. Once completed, please make a photocopy of the forms and bring in both sets:

Note: The anaphylactic emergency plan requires the following:

  • Physician’s signature
  • A photo of your cadet (digitally inserted into the PDF)

Pay here

This form includes the Application for Membership and the Cadet Code of Conduct.

CF 1158 Application for membership

When filling the application out, please pay attention to the following sections:

  • Section 3 – Personal information
    Provide the full legal name as displayed on the Canadian ID. If the recruit has a nickname (e.g. an English name), provide it within brackets after the given name.
  • Section 4 – Health insurance plan
    For Ontario Health Cards, please ensure you fill out the full number, consisting of ten digits and the two letter version code. If the recruit does not have an Ontario health card please provide a photocopy of proof of health insurance (e.g. private, out of province, etc.).
  • Section 6 – Parents information
    Please remember to check the boxes at the bottom of each parent section regarding access rights to your cadet.
  • Section 7 – Health information
    Religious requirements or dietary choices (e.g. halal, kosher, no pork, vegetarian, etc.) must not be reported as a food allergy. If your cadet has food allergies, please remember to check the consent box in Section 9. A Detailed Health Questionnaire will also be required.
  • Section 8 – Applicant agreement
    The new recruit must sign and date this section.

Provide a photocopy of proof of legal residency, for example:

  • Canadian passport; OR
  • Canadian birth certificate; OR
  • Resident card
  • Other proof of legal residency (e.g. work/study permit)

If health insurance is not provided by OHIP (Ontario health card), provide a copy of health insurance coverage.

If there are any access limitations or parental custody information we should be aware of, please provide a photocopy of relevant documentation.

The lottery ticket fundraiser is a mandatory fundraiser overseen by the Air Cadet League of Canada – Ontario Provincial Committee. All Cadets in Ontario participate in this fundraiser.

The ticket books are purchased up front and the Cadet keeps the money collected from ticket sales. Please see a Squadron Sponsoring Committee volunteer for more details.

Fundraiser registration

Lottery ticket books can be picked up on a Tuesday training night by bringing in a copy of the emailed payment receipt.

The following forms are only required if Section 7 – Health information questions have been answered with ‘yes’ (e.g. allergies or use of medication).

To expedite the application process, we ask that if your recruit has allergies, is taking prescribed medication, or has any health challenges that you please fill the appropriate questionnaire and/or medical forms out before arriving onsite.

Detailed Health Questionnaire (DHQ)

DND 2750 Detailed Health Questionnaire

Please fill in your cadet’s legal name, gender, and date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd format) at the top of the form.

Once the form is complete, put it in a sealed envelope and hand in with the application package. We are required to mail the sealed DHQ directly to health care professionals supporting the Region.

Having said that, we encourage parents to inform our staff of any health or medical issues that may be relevant for the success of their cadet.

If you have any questions, please ask our Recruiting Staff.

Anaphylactic allergies

If the cadet has an anaphylactic allergy, the following forms are required to be completed. Once completed, please make a photocopy of the forms and bring in both sets:

Note: The anaphylactic emergency plan requires the following:

  • Physician’s signature
  • A photo of your cadet (digitally inserted into the PDF)

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