The League

ABOUT US

The Army Cadet League of Canada (The League) is a national civilian nonprofit and charitable organization established in 1971 to support the Royal Canadian Army Cadets. Working in partnership with the Department of National Defence (DND) and local communities, the League supports DND in its delivery of a challenging, inclusive and adventure-oriented youth development program focused on citizenship, leadership and physical fitness.

Our Mission

The League’s mission is to provide essential support to the Royal Canadian Army Cadets by working in partnership with Canadian Armed Forces. This follows the League’s North Star of strengthening Canada by supporting local youth empowerment.

Our Role

The League is the national governing body of a vast network of affiliated provincial/territorial and local-level civilian organizations and their volunteers which together provide support to the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Program in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces.  As the national governing body, the League provides oversight, training, and centralized resources to its network of civilian volunteers to enable them to support Army Cadet activities to enable them to support Army Cadet activities. Through its network, working collaboratively with communities and the Canadian Armed Forces, the League:

Fosters personal growth, resilience, leadership development, integrity and a strong sense of community among volunteers and youth;
Supports the values of discipline, teamwork and citizenship which enable youth to better contribute to society; and
Promote an Army Cadet Program and volunteer network which are equitable, diverse and inclusive.

Our Objectives

Encourage and promote interest in and support for the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.
Facilitate and recommend the formation of army cadet corps.
Assist in the recruitment of cadet instructors and participate in the recruitment of cadets.
Provide and supervise local sponsors.
Ensure that the Army Cadet Program is adventure-oriented, challenging, consistent with our aims and relevant to present society.
Collect, receive, hold and invest funds and property from contributions, gifts, grants, subscriptions or legacies and use such funds, subject to the donor’s direction, for the benefit of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.
Protect the overall interests of the Army Cadet League of Canada.
Coordinate and influence effective support of Army Cadet Corps at all levels.