Department of National Defence (DND)

Department of National Defence

Primary responsibilities of the Department of National Defence
  • Funds training of officers
  • Funds for up to 4 mandatory training weekends a year
  • Provides uniforms for cadets and officers, with no cost to the cadet or officer.
  • Provides funding for some competitions relating to the cadet program including Band and Drill, Sail Regattas, Orienteering and Biathlon competitions.
  • Funds Summer Camps, Tall Ship Cruises, Cadet & Naval Deployments on military/civilian vessels and International Exchanges for cadets across the country