National Cadet Advisory Council

The National Cadet Advisory Council (NCAC) is hosted by the Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Gp (CJCR Gp) with personnel administrative support provided by Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central) and logistical support provided by host RCSUs while operating as a lodger unit of Trenton Cadet Training Centre (CTC). The working group will provide the opportunity for the Comd and senior Formation staff to engage directly with a group of senior cadets from across the country on a variety of Cadet Program related topics.

National Cadet Advisory Council 2023 - Biographies

Meet the National Cadet Advisory Council 2023. Biographies are organized in alphabetical order by last name following the Council Leader.

2023 National Cadet Advisory Council Leader

Chief Warrant Officer Carmina Gismondi

Northwest Region

2850 Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Chief Warrant Officer Carmina Gismondi, from 2850 Grande Prairie RCACC in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is the 2023 National Cadet Advisory Council (NCAC) Chief Warrant Officer. She attended summer training at Vernon Cadet Training Centre (CTC) for marksmanship and expedition and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. She is the Chief Warrant Officer at her cadet corps and an active member of the marksmanship and biathlon teams. She is also a cadet correspondent and participated in national and regional expeditions. In her spare time, she enjoys playing rugby and will be studying nursing at John Abbott College in the fall.

Warrant Officer Second Class Arianna Bergeron

Northwest Region

170 St. James Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Warrant Officer Second Class Arianna Bergeron, from 170 St. James RCACS in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is representing the Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) Northwest on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at Bagotville CTC and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. At her squadron, she enjoys instructing junior cadets and the drill and flying components of the program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming and playing rugby.

Master Warrant Officer Anaïs Bineau

Eastern Region

3014 Régional Marguerite-D'Youville Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Master Warrant Officer Anaïs Bineau, from 3014 Régional Marguerite-D'Youville RCACC in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, is representing RCSU Eastern on the 2023 NCAC. She attended expedition training at Valcartier CTC and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. At her cadet corps, she is the Chief Warrant Officer and a member of the drill team and band where she plays the flute. At school, she was active in the debate club and worked as a tutor. She will be attending the University of Montréal in the fall for East Asian studies.

Warrant Officer Second Class Lindsay Clarke

Atlantic Region

508 Caribou Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Warrant Officer Second Class Lindsay Clarke, from 508 Caribou RCACS in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is representing RCSU Atlantic on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at the first virtual CTC. At her squadron, she is the Squadron Warrant Officer and is active in the drill, marksmanship, first aid, and effective speaking components of the program. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, the flute, singing in her school choir, and volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Laura Cooper

Central Region

358 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Sir Isaac Brock

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Laura Cooper, from 358 RCSCC Sir Isaac Brock in St. Catharines, Ontario, is representing RCSU Central on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at HMCS Ontario CTC specializing in seamanship. She was a staff cadet for the first Cadet Activity Program in St. Catharines. At her cadet corps, she is the Coxswain and had the honour of carrying the Canadian Flag during the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 Canada Games. Outside of the program, she enjoys woodcarving, photography, playing guitar, and volunteering in the community.

Master Warrant Officer William Cooper

Central Region

2784 Governor General's Foot Guards Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Master Warrant Officer William Cooper, from 2784 Governor General's Foot Guards RCACC in Ottawa, Ontario, is representing RCSU Central on the 2023 NCAC. He attended two virtual CTCs for pipes and drums and specialized in drill and ceremonial training at Connaught CTC. At his cadet corps, he is a member of the pipe band and the drill team. Outside of cadets, he sits on the board of directors for the Rideau Students' Union.

Master Warrant Officer Makayla Hamilton

Northwest Region

155 Royal Regina Rifles Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Master Warrant Officer Makayla Hamilton, from 155 Royal Regina Rifles RCACC in Regina, Saskatchewan, is representing RCSU Northwest on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at Vernon CTC and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. She is the Chief Warrant Officer at her cadet corps and participates in expeditions and music training. In her free time, she enjoys the many lakes of Saskatchewan and is in the process of deepening her cultural understanding of her Indigenous and Métis roots. She will be attending the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program at the University of Regina in the fall.

Master Warrant Officer Adrienne Hemmings

Atlantic Region

1777 Saint John West Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Master Warrant Officer Adrienne Hemmings, from 1777 RCACC in Saint John, New Brunswick, is representing RCSU Atlantic on the 2023 National Cadet Advisory Council. She attended summer training at Argonaut CTC. She is working towards the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and is a recipient of the Major General W.A. Howard Award. She is the Chief Warrant Officer at her cadet corps and participates in the marksmanship program. Outside of cadets, she enjoys painting, hiking, outdoor sports, and camping.

Warrant Officer Second Class Darren Lee Wo

Central Region

820 Chris Hadfield Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Warrant Officer Second Class Darren Lee Wo, from 820 Chris Hadfield RCACS in Milton, Ontario, is representing RCSU Central on the 2023 NCAC. He attended summer training at Trenton CTC specializing in music and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. At his squadron, he is the Squadron Warrant Officer, a member of the band, and enjoys participating in the aviation components of the program. In his spare time, he enjoys chemistry and playing the flute and the euphonium in his school's concert band. He also performs as the principal piccolo with the Burlington Teen Tour Band.

Warrant Officer Second Class Jackson McGaw

Pacific Region

676 Kittyhawk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Warrant Officer Second Class Jackson McGaw, from 676 Kittyhawk RCACS, in Sidney, British Columbia, is representing RCSU Pacific on the 2023 NCAC. He attended summer training at Albert Head and Vernon CTCs and staffed the inaugural Cadet Activity Program in Sidney. He was also a member of the NCAC in 2022. He is the Squadron Warrant Officer at his squadron and is a member of the band, biathlon, marksmanship, and effective speaking teams. He achieved the bronze level of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and is working towards the silver level. In his spare time, he enjoys working with model trains and hopes to attend the Royal Military College of Canada in the future.

Warrant Officer Second Class Samantha Middleton

Pacific Region

848 Royal Roads Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Warrant Officer Second Class Samantha Middleton, from 848 Royal Roads RCACS, in Victoria, British Columbia, is representing RCSU Pacific on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at Albert Head, Vernon, and Cold Lake CTCs. She was a staff cadet at a virtual CTC and Cold Lake CTC. At her squadron, she is the Squadron Warrant Officer and participates in as many training opportunities as possible. Outside of cadets, she enjoys musical theatre, baking, and sings in the Rhythm and Blues band at her school.

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Cole Moore

Atlantic Region

305 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Sackville

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Cole Moore, from 305 RCSCC Sackville in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, is representing RCSU Atlantic on the 2023 NCAC. He attended summer training at HMCS Acadia CTC, a virtual CTC, and was a staff cadet at Argonaut CTC where he was awarded the Order of St. George Medal. At his cadet corps, he is a cadet correspondent and is a member of the band, marksmanship, and drill teams. He is working towards the silver level of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Outside of cadets, he plays trombone in several bands.

Master Warrant Officer Harmannat Pabla

Pacific Region

3300 British Columbia Regiment (Bhai Kanhaiya) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Master Warrant Officer Harmannat Pabla, from 3300 British Columbia Regiment (Bhai Kanhaiya) RCACC in Surrey, British Columbia, is representing RCSU Pacific on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at Vernon CTC, Whitehorse CTC, and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. She is the Chief Warrant Officer at her cadet corps and a member of the drill team. She volunteers with the Navy League Cadets and recently achieved the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Outside of the program, she enjoys playing ball hockey and is an elected member of the Surrey City Youth Council.

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Isabelle Pett

Northwest Region

299 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Mackenzie

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Isabelle Pett, from 299 RCSCC Mackenzie in Stony Plain, Alberta, is representing RCSU Northwest on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at HMCS Quadra CTC where she specialized in seamanship. She was a staff cadet at a virtual CTC and at HMCS Quadra CTC. At her cadet corps, she is the Coxswain and is a member of the band and drill team. Outside of cadets, she enjoys baking, swimming, and skiing. She will be attending the Officer Training Program at the Canadian Coast Guard College in the fall.

Warrant Officer Second Class Isla Rennison

Eastern Region

632 Phoenix Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Warrant Officer Second Class Isla Rennison, from 632 Phoenix RCACS in Ottawa, Ontario, is representing RCSU Eastern on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training at HMCS Acadia CTC and Mont-Saint-Sacrement CTC specializing in music and was a member of the NCAC in 2022. At her squadron, she is a cadet correspondent and actively participates in the music and marksmanship programs. In her spare time, she is active in student politics and her school's music program.

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Coralie Simard

Eastern Region

168 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Richelieu

Chief Petty Officer Second Class Coralie Simard, from 168 RCSCC Richelieu, in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, is representing RCSU Eastern on the 2023 NCAC. She attended summer training and was a staff cadet at Bagotville CTC. At her cadet corps, she enjoys the seamanship components of the program and is a member of the drill team. In her spare times, she is active in student politics and enjoys swimming and running.