Nova Scotia Celebrates Cadet Day

Cadet Day, Saturday, Oct. 5, is an opportunity to recognize the positive impact the cadet program has in shaping Nova Scotia youth and in shaping well-rounded, community-minded future leaders.

A flag will be raised at Province House in Halifax to celebrate the day and the achievements of youth and success of the program in promoting a lifetime of physical fitness, volunteerism and citizenship activities.

“The cadet program offers young people an opportunity to come together and participate in a variety of challenging and fun activities that build skills they’ll use the rest of their lives,” said Premier Stephen McNeil, Minister for Military Relations and Minister responsible for Youth. “We are proud to see cadets being active in their communities and making positive contributions right across our province.”

There are 85 cadet units in Nova Scotia and more than 3,000 youth between the ages of 12-18 are enrolled.

Quotes:

“The Canadian Armed Forces proudly supports the Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets, and we’re honoured to mark Cadet Day alongside the Province of Nova Scotia”, “Each year across this province, from Cheticamp to Yarmouth, Amherst to Halifax, we see cadets taking on leadership roles and supporting their communities by organizing events like Remembrance Day ceremonies, environmental stewardship activities, and volunteering with local charities.

• Cmdr. Peter Antonew, commanding officer of the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic), Canadian Armed Forces

Quick Facts:

• this is the 9th annual Cadet Day since the Sea, Army, Air and Navy League Cadets Day Act was passed in the legislature in 2010.

Additional Resources:

For more information:

Sea, army and air cadets: http://www.cadets.ca
Navy cadets: https://www.navyleague.ca