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Canadian Policy Conference

The Jack Jessop Biennial Canadian Policy Conference is a unique forum where the IAFF’s Canadian leadership gathers to debate and vote on resolutions that directly impact the more than 30,000 members across the country.

June 18-20, 2025
Windsor, ON

In This Section

Important Deadlines

April 30

IAFF per capita must be paid in full through April 30, 2025, to have delegates seated at the conference. Every delegate/alternate must then register on-site (in person) and present a valid photo ID card or IAFF membership card in order to get an ID badge at the conference.

Resolutions must be received by IAFF Canadian Operations no later than 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30. Resolutions can be emailed to [email protected] or sent by regular mail to: IAFF Canadian Office 403-350 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1R 7S8. You can find the resolution template here.

May 16

Hotel cut-off.

Documents

Resolutions

Wednesday, June 18

1-2 p.m.

Resolutions Committee Meeting (DVPs & Provincial Presidents)
Martis

2-4:30 p.m.

Canadian Leadership Meeting (DVPs & Provincial Presidents)
Martis

1-4:30 p.m.

Registration
Pre Convention Area, 3rd floor, Augustus Tower

7-9 p.m.

Hospitality Night hosted by Local 455

Windsor Premier Cruises
78 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 5K3 (Just west of Caesars Casino)
Boarding: 6-7 P.M.
Cruise: 7-9 P.M.
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Note: Two drink tickets will be provided for the evening, and meals will be available for purchase.

Thursday, June 19

7:30-9 a.m

Registration
Pre Convention Area, 3rd floor, Augustus Tower

7:30-9 a.m.

Breakfast
Augustus II

9-10:45 a.m.

Augustus I

Opening Ceremonies
Piper & Honor Guard | National Anthems | Reverend Beesley
Carmine Santoro, Assistant to General President, Canadian Operations
Local 455 President Kris Matton
IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Frank V. Lima
Canadian Trustee’s Scott Marks Report

10:45-11 a.m.

Coffee Break (Sponsored by Cavan Advertising)
Pre Convention Area, 3rd floor, Augustus Tower

11 a.m-12 p.m.

Augustus I

Nominations for 2 Canadian IAFF HR Committee members
IAFF-Financial Corporation Update
IAFF Communication Update

12-1:15 p.m

Lunch (Sponsored by McManus-Hubler Law)
Augustus II

1:15-3 p.m.

Augustus I

Lily Chang, Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress
Credentials Committee Report
Report on 2023 Resolutions
Business Session | Resolutions
EHN Canada Presentation
MDC Muscular Dystrophy Canada

3-3:15 p.m.

Coffee Break
Pre Convention Area, 3rd floor, Augustus Tower

3:15-4:30 p.m.

Augustus I

PTSI Prevalence Survey by Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, University of Regina
TD Insurance & TD Wealth Presentation
2027 Policy Conference Site Selection
Good & Welfare

5-6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Mercuri | Martis | Luna

FRIDAY, June 20

7:30-8:45 a.m.

Breakfast
Augustus II

8-9 a.m

Voting
Saturni

9-9:15 a.m.

HR Election Results
Augustus I

9:15-10:45 a.m.

Districts 6, 13 & 15 Conference
Augustus I

Mike Carter, IAFF 6th District Vice President
Edward Kelly, IAFF General President
Wayne Murphy, Chief of Staff, International Association of Firefighters
Sean McManus, IAFF General Counsel-Canada
Doug Stern, Director of Operations
Ryan Heffernan, Assistant to the General President, Communications

10:45-11 a.m.

Coffee Break
Pre Convention Area, 3rd floor, Augustus Tower

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Districts 6, 13 & 15 Conference
Augustus I

Joshua Smith, Assistant to General President, HazMat, Training, Education, & Grants Administration
Sean DeCrane, Assistant to General President, Health and Safety
Dr. Whu, Chief Medical Officer
Adrienne Kramer, Deputy Director, TAIR

Travel & Lodging

Hotel Information

Caesars Windsor

377 Riverside Drive East None, Windsor, ON, Canada, N9A7H7
Rate: $179/night

Call in: to receive the negotiated rates, contact the Hotel’s Reservation Department at 1-800-991-8888 and use group code AIA0617.

Cutoff date: May 23, 2025

Flights Information

Fly into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and fly to Windsor International Airport (YQG) from there (Porter airlines) – recommended
Or
Delegates can fly into Toronto Pearson Airport(YYZ) and then to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
Or
Fly to Toronto and take VIA rail to Windsor
Or
Fly to Toronto and drive to Windsor (3 hours)

Sponsorship