5019-6 Codes of Conduct

Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Order (CJCR Gp O)

1. Identification

• Date of Issue: 2022-08-29
• Date of Verification: 2025-08-26
• Application: This order applies to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and is a directive that applies to Civilian Instructors, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Volunteers, and cadets registered in the Cadet Program.
• Supersession: CANCDTGEN 013/21, Direction on Codes of Conduct for Youth, CAF members (working with the Cadet Program) and CIs Summer 2021
• Approval Authority: This order is issued under the authority of the Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group.
• Office of Primary Interest (OPI): Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Chief of Staff
• Enquiries: Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Professional Conduct and Culture Advisor

2. Abbreviations

3. Definitions

Cadet.

See QR (Cadets) 1.02, Definitions.

Civilian Instructor.

See QR (Cadets), section 1.02, Definitions.

CJCR Gp Volunteer.

See QR (Cadets), section 1.02. Supplemented by the following: the term CJCR Gp volunteer applies to a CAF member when not on paid duty, or a CI when not on paid service; a CJCR Gp volunteer is authorized by a corps/squadron, CTC or RCSU CO; and a CJCR Gp volunteer is screened by CJCR Gp.

4. Policy

Context

• 4.1 The CJCR Gp is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and is able to achieve their maximum potential. Treating each other with respect and fairness and acting and making decisions in the best interest of others are integral to maintaining a positive environment, free from all forms of discrimination, abuse, inappropriate conduct, and damaging behaviour.
• 4.2 The CJCR Gp codes of conduct set out behavioural expectations for all persons engaged in the Cadet Program which demonstrate CJCR Gp’s commitment to high ethical and behavioural standards.

Policy

• 4.3 On an annual basis, all persons engaged in the Cadet Program will receive a briefing on and will sign the applicable code of conduct.
• 4.4 Each code of conduct communicates expectations and obligations to help ensure a safe environment for all cadets, CAF members, CIs and CJCR Gp Volunteers.
• 4.5 Annex D, CJCR Gp Volunteer Code of Conduct will only be signed by those individuals who have been screened by CJCR Gp in accordance with CJCR Gp O 5010-0, Adult Screening and have not signed either Annex B, Canadian Armed Forces Members Code of Conduct: In Support of the Cadet Program or Annex C, Civilian Instructor Code of Conduct.

5. Annual Briefing and Signing Requirements

Briefing Requirement Timelines

• 5.1 All returning cadets and adult staff must participate in an annual briefing on, and signing of, their respective Codes of Conduct within the first 30 days of the training year.
• 5.2 For new CAF members and CIs, the initial briefs and signing of their code of conduct must occur prior to starting their duties.
• 5.3 For new CJCR Gp Volunteers, the initial brief and signing of their code of conduct must occur before their volunteer work with CJCR Gp begins.
• 5.4 For new cadets, the initial brief and signing of their code of conduct must occur within 15 days of registration.

Corps/Squadron Briefing Requirements

• 5.5 All persons must participate in a briefing on their applicable code of conduct within the required timeframe as outlined above. The briefing will be delivered by their supervisor, or an adult supervisor in the case of a cadet, and must:
  1. ensure that the individual is aware of, and engages in discussion on all behavioural expectations set out in their code of conduct;
  2. provide an opportunity for the individual to ask questions of clarification;
  3. provide an opportunity for the individual to sign their code of conduct; and
  4. in the case of cadets, provide an opportunity to have a parent/guardian sign the Annex A, Cadet Code of Conduct to ensure the parent/guardian is aware of all behavioural expectations outlined within the Cadet Code of Conduct and have an opportunity to ask questions of clarification.

Cadet Training Centre Briefing Requirements

• 5.6 Within 3 days of arrival at a summer training session, all persons must participate in a briefing on their applicable code of conduct, delivered by their immediate supervisor, or an adult supervisor in the case of a cadet that:
  1. ensures that they are aware of, and engage in discussion on, all behavioural expectations set out in their code of conduct;
  2. provides an opportunity to ask questions of clarification; and
  3. provides an opportunity to sign their code of conduct.

6. Record Keeping

• 6.1 Signed copies of the codes of conduct from the corps/squadron must be retained at the corps/squadron until the cadet reaches the age of 25.
• 6.2 Signed copies of the code of conduct from the CTC must be retained at the CTC and forwarded to the host RCSU at the end of the summer for file retention until the cadet reaches the age of 25.
• 6.3 Signed copies of the CI, CJCR Gp Volunteer, and CAF Codes of Conduct must be submitted annually to the RCSU J1/CJCR Gp Headquarters Administration Officer for inclusion on the members file in accordance with Department of National Defence/CAF retention requirements.
• 6.4 A copy of each signed code of conduct must be provided to the respective cadet, CAF member, CI or CJCR Gp Volunteer.

7. Publication

Frequency of Publication

• 7.1 A periodic review of CJCR Gp Os will be initiated every three years, or more frequently if necessary.

Errors/Omissions or Suggestions

• 7.2 Users of CJCR Gp Os are encouraged to identify any errors, omissions, or suggested orders to the attention of CJCRPol-PolCRJC@forces.gc.ca.

8. References

Source References

• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Canadian Human Rights Act
• National Defence Act
• QR&O Chapter 19, Conduct and Discipline
• QR&O Chapter 20, Canadian Forces Drug Control Program
• QR (Cadets), 1.02, Definitions
• Defence Ethics Programme
• DND/CAFs Code of Value and Ethics
• CANFORGEN 169/22, Impact of BCs Request for Exemption from Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) (Link only accessible on DWAN)
• Commander CJCR Statement on Ethics
• Commander CJCR Gp Command Philosophy

Related References

• DAOD 5014-0, Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention
• DAOD 5019-0, Conduct and Performance Deficiencies
• DAOD 5019-1, Personal Relationships and Fraternization
• DAOD 5019-3, Canadian Forces Drug Control Program
• DAOD 5019-4, Remedial Measures
• DAOD 5019-7, Alcohol Misconduct
• DAOD 5044-4, Family Violence
• DAOD 5516-0, Human Rights
• DAOD 6002-2, Acceptable Use of the Internet, Defence Intranet, Computers and Other Information
• DAOD 9004-1, Use of Cannabis by CAF Members
• DAOD 9005-1, Sexual Misconduct Response
• CF Mil Pers Instruction 01/20, Hateful Conduct (You are now leaving Canada.ca. Link accessible only on the DWAN)
• CANFORGEN 016/18, CDS Direction on Professional Military Conduct (You are now leaving Canada.ca. Link accessible only on the DWAN)
• CJCR Gp O 5010-0, Adult Screening
• CJCR Gp O 5019-3, Conduct and Performance Interventions - Cadets
• CJCR Gp O 5020-1, Smoking and Vaping
• CJCR Gp O 5020-3, Use of Alcohol
• CJCR Gp O 5516-0, Human Rights
• CJCR Gp O 5530-1, Civilian Instructor Management
• CJCR Gp O 6003-2, Acceptable Use of Virtual Engagement Platforms
• CANCDTGEN 013/18, Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp Direction on Recreational Use and Possession of Cannabis within the Natl CJCR Sp Gp
• CANCDTGEN 007/19, Cannabis Direction Amendment 1
• CATO 13-24, Harassment Prevention and Resolution
• CATO 23-07, Civilian Volunteers in Support of Authorized Cadet Activities
• CATO 25-05, Personal Relationships

9. Annexes

Annex A

Cadet Code of Conduct

Annex B

Canadian Armed Forces Members Code of Conduct: In Support of the Cadet Program

Annex C

Civilian Instructor Code of Conduct

Annex D

Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Volunteer Code of Conduct