Canadian Legislative Conference

At the IAFF’s Canadian Legislative Conference, you will have the chance to make your voice heard on the issues that matter to fire fighters and paramedics across Canada. You will be informed on our current legislative agenda, connect with your peers and mentors, and advocate directly with MPs and senators.

April 19-22, 2026
Delta Ottawa City Centre

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

4-6 p.m.

Registration
Main Lobby

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3

8-9 a.m.

Registration | Continental Breakfast
Main Lobby

9-10:30 a.m.

General Session
Ballroom B-C

Opening Remarks, Carmine Santoro, IAFF AGP for Canadian Operations
IAFF General President Edward A. Kelly
IAFF General Secretary Treasurer Frank V. Líma

10:30-11a.m

Coffee Break
Ballroom B-C Foyer

11a.m-12 p.m.

General Session continued
Ballroom B-C

12-1 p.m.

Lunch
Grand Salon

1-2:45 p.m.

General Session continued
Ballroom B-C

Pundit Panel
Briefing on Legislative Issues

2:45-3 p.m.

Coffee Break
Ballroom B-C Foyer

3-4:30 p.m.

General Session continued
Ballroom B-C

Lobbying MPs and Senators

5-8 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
Capitale

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

All Day

Fire Fighter Lobby Day
Meetings with MPs and Senators on the Hill

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Parliamentary Reception
Ballroom B-C

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

8:30-11:30 a.m.

District Vice Presidents and Provincial Presidents’ Meeting
LeBreton

Documents

Hotel

Delta Hotel by Marriott Ottawa City Center

101 Lyon Street North
Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T9

Room Rate: CAD $269/ night for standard rooms
Cut-Off Date: Oct. 1, 2025

Airport Information: Ottawa International Airport – 7 miles from the hotel.

 

Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown

361 Queen Street,
Ottawa, ON K1R 0C7

Room Rate: CAD $269.00/night
Cut-Off Date: Oct. 12, 2025

Official IAFF App

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Agenda / Ordre du jour

Legislative Fact Sheets / Enjeux législatifs

Materials related to issues

Updates on Other Issues

IAFF-Health Canada Cancer Workshop: Final Report

MP/Senator Meeting Response Card & Event Evaluation / Carte de réponse/évaluation de l'événement