Join Us!
Attention! Enrollment is now OPEN for September 2025
Note: There will only 40 recruits per intake. If you have already enrolled, you will receive an email from the administration officer for further instructions.
2024/2025 Training Year Recruit Intake Schedule
Intake 1: September 4th, 2025
Intake 2: October 30th, 2025
Intake 3: January 8th, 2025
In order to join the Cadet program, the youth must be
12-18 years old and,
Have a Canadian ID (Birth cert., passport, VISA, PR card, etc.)
Do you know someone who wants to join the cadets?
Steps to Join Us!
Step 1: Online Application
A parent or guardian must visit www.canada.ca/join-cadets to complete the Online Application
Step 2: Register
Click “Register Now!” and follow the instructions
Step 3: Search Unit Number
Search for Unit Name: 142 Mimico
Enter the parents’ email address and click “Start New Application.”
Step 4: Enter Information
Ensure all information entered on the form is correct. Pay special attention to:
Both (if applicable) parents/guardians
OHIP health card information and/or private health insurance
Step 5: Next Steps
The Administration Officer will be in contact with Next-Steps:
The date of the next Recruit Intake night & what to expect
Reminder to bring all documents to complete the enrolment
Enrolment Checklist
Online Application complete
Signed Code of Conduct
Copy of ID
Health Card, for verification and/or private health insurance
Copy of Legal Documents (If applicable): If there is a court decree/judgment, or separation agreement for custody or visiting rights that restrict access to your son/daughter/ward by another party.
Uniform
Upon enrollment, all new Recruits are expected to attend training in “Business Attire”:
Clean and ironed white dress shirt with a collar
Black tie
Black pants
Black shoes
Hair groomed and held back away from the face
Over the course of their Recruit Training (8 weeks), cadets will be measured and uniform parts ordered. If the cadet’s attendance and training are progressing as expected, they will be issued their uniforms around the time they are officially Sworn-In to the unit.
Uniforms remain the property of the Department of National Defense, and must be returned to 142 Mimico in good condition when the cadet leaves the unit.
All hair and dress standards are expected and will be upheld. See the Dress Instructions page for more details on how to ensure your appearance is up to standard.