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Rights & Responsibilities of Cadets

As a cadet I have the right to:

  • Be treated fairly and with respect
  • Belong
  • Feel safe
  • Be included
  • Learn
  • Seek help
  • Be heard
  • Make decisions
  • Be protected from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and all forms of harassment
  • Use the law
  • Say “NO” to unwelcome behaviour

As a cadet I have the responsibility to:

  • Treat others with respect
  • Not exclude anyone
  • Help protect others
  • Respect personal boundaries: honour “No’s”
  • Tell the truth
  • Listen
  • Not to dominate others
  • Not to misuse my power
  • Control my anger
  • Not to harass anyone
  • Not abuse anyone
  • Get help if I need it

If you have questions about your rights and responsibilities, speak with your cadet corps/squadron human rights adviser.