Canada - IAFF

Dec 19, 2025
2025 RECAP: IAFF continues delivering real wins for fire fighter health, safety, and retirement

From restoring retirement security, to working toward safer staffing goals, fair apparatus markets, and stronger health protections, the IAFF is delivering real change for IAFF members and the communities they serve.

Canada

Labor Wins

Legislation – US

PFAS

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Dec 19, 2025
Blood Tribe Emergency Services joins IAFF as 200th Canadian Local and first First Nation affiliate

The IAFF is celebrating the addition of its 200th Canadian Local and the first affiliate to represent First Nation members.

Canada

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Dec 12, 2025
Canadian affiliates recognized by Muscular Dystrophy Canada

The charity, which Canadian IAFF affiliates have been supporting since 1954, has also launched a new fire fighters webpage that recognizes support from the firefighting community and includes resources to help with fundraising initiatives.

Canada

Giving Back

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Dec 5, 2025
Fire truck delays and rising costs strain Canada’s fire service

Ridiculous wait times and soaring prices for new fire engines. It’s not just inconvenient; it’s dangerous.

Canada

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Dec 4, 2025
Saskatchewan IAFF members ask for mental health funding and EMS reforms at provincial lobby

Delegates attending the SPFFPA’s 28th provincial lobby advanced legislative priorities on behalf of 10 locals in group meetings with governing Saskatchewan Party MLAs and with opposition New Democratic Party members.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

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Nov 21, 2025
Canadian fire fighters needed for national PTSI survey before deadline

A partnership between the IAFF and researchers at one of Canada’s leading institutions for first responder mental health is giving members a unique opportunity to help shape future standards and treatments for post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI).

Behavioral Health

Canada

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Nov 14, 2025
More firehouses earn IAFF’s 100% union designation

Firehouses across the U.S. and Canada are earning 100% union status as participation in the IAFF’s 100% Union Firehouse Initiative continues to grow.

Canada

Labor Rights

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Nov 7, 2025
Canadian fire fighters urge new parliament to strengthen protections and regulations

Delegates lobbied MPs and senators for Criminal Code changes to protect fire fighters and paramedics from assaults and to strenghten the regulations governing airport firefighting in Canada during a successful 32nd Canadian Legislative Conference.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

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Oct 31, 2025
Alberta fire fighters see gains in first municipal elections under new laws

While new provincial election laws changed how municipal campaigns are run, IAFF affiliates across Alberta stayed focused on electing labour-friendly candidates committed to public safety.

Canada

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Oct 24, 2025
Parliament advances IAFF-backed legislation to deter assaults on fire fighters and paramedics

Bill C-14 follows on the heels of other legislative initiatives that have been tabled in response to the IAFF’s call to address the growing threat of violence against on-duty personnel in Canada.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

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