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The Department of National Defence and the Navy League of Canada jointly sponsor an international sea cadet exchange program with the United Kingdom, the United States, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Bermuda, Australia and the Netherlands.

Conducted annually in April, July and August, the program provides an opportunity for selected cadets to experience both another culture and advanced training.

The international exchange programs are meant as a reward for deserving cadets.

They will be seen as examples of the best of Canadian youth.

Prerequisites for the international exchange program:

• be 16 years old by the start of the exchange and not turn 19 before the exchange ends
• hold the rank of PO2
• functional ability to speak English*
• have no dental or medical problems which could require treatment during the exchange
• successful completion of at least one six week summer training course
• be mature and a role model for the Sea Cadet program
• recommendations from all levels in the Chain of Command

*Please note that some exchanges accept unilingual French cadets

Please click below for more information:

CATO 34-02: Sea Cadet Exchange Program