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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

Wednesday, June 18

1-3 p.m.

Resolutions Committee Meeting (DVPs & Provincial Presidents)
Martis

3-4 p.m.

Canadian Leadership Meeting (DVPs & Provincial Presidents)
Martis

1-4:30 p.m.

Registration
Augustus Foyer

6 p.m.

Local 455 welcome reception (offsite)

Thursday, June 19

7:30-9 a.m

Registration
Augustus Foyer

7:30-9 a.m.

Breakfast
Augustus II

9-10:45 a.m.

General Session
Augustus I

Opening Ceremonies
Local 455 President remarks
IAFF General President Edward A. Kelly
IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Frank V. Lima

10:45-11 a.m.

Break

11 a.m-12 p.m.

General Session
Augustus I

Nominations for 2 Canadian IAFF HR Committee members
Credentials Committee Report
Canadian Trustee’s Report
EHN Canada Presentation

12-1:15 p.m

Lunch
Augustus II

1:15-3 p.m.

General Session
Augustus I

Resolutions | Regular Business
IAFF Communication Update
IAFF- Financial Corporation

3-3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15-4:30 p.m.

General Session
August I

5-6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Saturni

FRIDAY, June 20

7:30-9 a.m.

Breakfast
Augustus II

8-9 a.m

Voting
Jovis

9-9:15 a.m.

HR Election Results
Augustus I

9:15-10:30 a.m.

Districts 6, 13 & 15 Conference
Augustus I

Senior Staff Presentation – Overview and Update of IAFF Operations & Services

10:30-11 a.m.

Break

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Districts 6, 13 & 15 Conference
Augustus I

Senior Staff Presentation -Overview and Update of IAFF Operations & Services

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