President’s Message

President’s Message

In 2024, the Air Cadet League of Canada celebrates its 83^rd anniversary!

Over the past eight decades, the Air Cadet League has worked tirelessly to establish and support squadrons in communities across the country, from coast to coast to coast. There are currently 449 squadrons and nearly 27,642 Air Cadets, or 56.1% of the cadet population in the program.

The Air Cadet Program fosters interest in aviation, leadership and citizenship, and to this end, the Air Cadet League of Canada encourages cadets by providing opportunities such as access to scholarships and bursaries for continued flight training, the chance to engage with the aviation industry, train with our fleet of gliders, and participate in Effective speaking, music and biathlon competitions.  We seek to enable our youth to explore new skills and experiences that will provide a solid foundation for their future as they grow to become engaged citizens and leaders in our global, diverse and inclusive world.

The Air Cadet League of Canada is grateful to the nearly 5,000 volunteers across Canada, 45 donors and 30 partners who, each year, donate their time, expertise and resources to ensure the League’s continued vitality and growth, and enable cadets and their squadrons to achieve their goals.  In partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces, the Air Cadet League of Canada looks forward to the continued success of the Air Cadet Program.

As a former Air Cadet and Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer, it is my honour and privilege to serve as President of the Air Cadet League of Canada.

Marc Lacroix CD
National President