CO’s Message: Welcome - 2026/2027 Training Year
Hello Parents, Guardians, and Cadets,
I hope you are all doing well. Please find attached my welcome letter for you all. Any supplementary information will be shared through Cadet365 email, Microsoft Teams, and the Squadron website.
I’m looking forward to the upcoming training year and to seeing you at Admin Night.
Parents and Guardians, if you have any questions, please email questions@142sqn.ca. Cadets, please go through your chain of command.
CO’s Message:
1 September 2026
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Cadets,
As your summer draws to a close, I hope you are looking forward to that time of year when we will be back and ready for training. I want to congratulate all cadets who completed a summer training course. You have spent several weeks learning new skills and I look forward to seeing you passing on everything you’ve learned to your junior cadets and colleagues – there will be many opportunities, and I urge you to seize them!
The Cadet program has exciting weekend training, team-building activities, and leadership challenges that will help cadets build skills for life. Some important dates include:
1. Thursday September 10 – Administration Night at Branch 643 - Legion from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
2. Friday September 18 – Sunday September 20 – Annual Tagging Fundraising
3. Saturday September 26 – Fall Gliding – Only 30 Cadets will be able to go and will be selected
Remember — your effort, commitment, and enthusiasm are what make our squadron a success and set you on the path to becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Our amazing team of Officers, Civilian Instructors and Volunteers are just as committed to your growth and willing to help you every step of the way.
As adult staff, we are guided by the motto Illuminate Viam: “Illuminate the Way”. The vision to mentor and inspire Canada’s youth guides us towards our goals: honour Canada’s past, preserve traditions, and deliver engaging programs in line with CJCR Orders. By fostering strong partnerships with the Royal Canadian Legion, the 32 Signal Regiment, and our Squadron Sponsoring Committee, we can ensure that every Cadet benefits from their time in the Air Cadets program and, specifically, from 142 Mimico Squadron.
As our squadron continues to grow, in numbers and in spirit, I encourage you all to direct your focus on keeping this a community where every Cadet feels supported and engaged. When we stay united and honor our traditions, each of you has the chance to shine while carrying forward our squadron’s proud legacy of determination—the drive to adapt to change, push through challenges, overcome obstacles and never give up.
This determination is what I ask of you this year. Think of something you were hoping for last year: was it advancing in rank, improving your drill, participating in more activities, or stepping into leadership a roles? This year, set that goal and make it reality. You will need to grow and adapt. You will face challenges and struggle to overcome them. Rely on each other, rely on your senior cadets. But never give up.
On behalf of the entire staff team, welcome back.
Sincerely,
Captain Vidur Pannerselvam
Commanding Officer
142 ‘Mimico’ Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
