While I'm not currently in charge of the portfolio, I am very well aware of the programs for the two youth programs, the junior Canadian rangers in addition to the cadets. The programs are somewhat unique because of the environment and the communities from which those participants are drawn. In the cadet program, for both cadets and junior Canadian rangers, while they are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces, we are entrusted with their care, and that is a responsibility that we hold most dear and we take very seriously. We realize families put their trust in us to lead them.
From the outset, there's extensive screening for all volunteers, adults, who work with the program, whether they're members of the Canadian Armed Forces or civilian volunteers. There's also specialized training that has been created. A new program created in the last two years called social relations training is now mandatory for all cadets and adult leaders. That training was designed to enhance awareness and understanding, to encourage action and reporting, and to facilitate some of the existing harassment training in both programs.
The junior Canadian ranger program has a different network of support options based at the community level because of the differences there with police and community health services. There are special outreach programs provided at the community level before incidents occur and awareness training for both cadets and junior Canadian rangers, but also before summer camp and at the camps.
Because the majority of cadets are youth and therefore underage, our programs and the information is protected. The cadets are protected, and extra care is given to ensure that the care is appropriate, not only for that cadet, but for other members of the corps and squadrons and their families. There's quite a variety of extensive programs from the training, the awareness, and the support programs.