Air Cadet League of Canada Ontario Provincial Committee

Admnister in partnership with the department of national defense (dnd) under mou and the air cadet league of canada (ontario provincial committee) under the aegis of the air cadet league of canada (national hq) a squadron unit fostering development of citizenship leadership and the skills around an interest in aviation to youths 12 to 19 years of age. The youth of the squadron participate in local training in a program developed under dnd guidelines during the school year. They attend summer courses of 2 to 8 weeks duration at dnd facilities - usually canadian forces bases. These courses range from glider and power pilot training leading to licenses set to transport canada standards. Also offered are survival instructor leadership aviation technical band courses among others. The cadets also participate in and support various civic activiities in their community such as 'cadets caring for canada' royal canadian legion poppy sales remembrance day celebrations canada day celebrations and other civic parades. They also visit hospitalized legionnaires. The league has entered into a m.o.u. Partnership with the aerospace industry of canada to provide exposure to career opportunities for the cadets.