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Tag: Canada

Aug 15, 2024
IAFF proposes new emergency management plan for Canada

The IAFF has proposed an innovative new partnership with the Government of Canada that would significantly enhance the nation’s resiliency in the face of major disasters.

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Aug 6, 2024
Surrey Fire Fighters give back through donations and community support

The Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society (SFFCS) has made a substantial impact on local health care and community support over the past 30 years.

Canada

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Jul 15, 2024
Muscular Dystrophy Canada celebrates 70-year fire fighter partnership with fundraising challenge

70 years ago, Muscular Dystrophy Canada was founded. IAFF affiliates in Canada continue to serve its original mission of combating neuromuscular disease to this day.

Canada

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Apr 19, 2024
Canadian Government doubles funding to RTI program

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Apr 19, 2024
Delegates drive issues forward at largest-ever Canadian Legislative Conference

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Mar 5, 2024
Legislation to deter violence against fire fighters, paramedics advances in Canadian Parliament

Legislation aimed at deterring violence against on-duty fire fighters and paramedics reached an important milestone Wednesday after it passed a Third Reading vote unanimously in the House of Commons.

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Jun 23, 2023
Canadian parliament enacts historic fire fighter cancer legislation

In a major victory for the IAFF and its Canadian members, Canada’s parliament enacted historic legislation establishing a national framework for addressing occupational cancer in fire fighters.

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Cancer

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