Cadet Safety Policy

1. The well-being and safety of cadets is the first priority of the Navy League Cadet and Sea Cadet Programs.

2. Safety Briefings shall be included in all activities where there is a risk to the cadet.

3. Cadets shall be encouraged to work in pairs and groups wherever possible.

4. Cadets should never be placed in a situation of one-on-one contact with officers or volunteers, except where such contact is unavoidable (i.e. A cadet wishes to make a revelation).

The Navy League of Canada and the Canadian Forces have both adopted a zero tolerance approach to any unauthorized use of drugs:

a) The unauthorized use of any drug or prohibited substance is prohibited. b) The possession, trafficking, importing or exporting of a narcotic or a substance represented as a narcotic are offences under the Narcotic Control Act (NCA); the same actions with respect to restricted and controlled drugs are offences under the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA). c) The possession, delivery or control of drug related paraphernalia with the intent that it be used in connection with an offence under the NCA or F&DA is prohibited. d) Canadian Forces Cadet Drug Policy is found in CATO 13-23.