Join Us!

Attention! Enrollment is now CLOSED 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

Recruit Enrollment Package

Cadet Code of Conduct

  1. Online Application complete

  2. Signed Code of Conduct

  3. Copy of ID

  4. Health Card, for verification and/or private health insurance

  5. 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.