Legislation - Canada

Aug 8, 2025
IAFF calls for national program to enhance Canada’s emergency response capabilities

IAFF HazMat and RTI training are key elements of a proposal to bolster emergency preparedness and response in Canada through the creation of an Enhanced Emergency Management Program.

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Jul 25, 2025
Winnipeg fire fighters call for measures to reduce on-duty violence

Following a series of assaults and threats against on-duty members, Winnipeg Man. Local 867 is calling on all levels of government to introduce measures to make their workplace safer including the revival of federal legislation that would provide harsher penalties for those convicted of such offences.

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Jul 9, 2025
Historic wins on cancer coverage in PEI and Northwest Territories

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Apr 29, 2025
IAFF prepares to bring legislative priorities forward with new Canadian parliament

The IAFF is mobilizing to advance key fire fighter safety and labor priorities with Canada’s new parliament and Prime Minister following the federal election.

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Apr 16, 2025
Quebec expands cancer coverage for fire fighters

The addition of six types of cancer to the list of those deemed occupational in fire fighters brings the province’s total to 15.

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Mar 19, 2025
Strengthen airport firefighting regulations without delay, IAFF tells Canadian Government

Canada’s airport firefighting regulations fail to meet international standards for rescue and response times in the event of aircraft accidents, the IAFF warned in a recent submission to Transport Canada.

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Dec 13, 2024
IAFF RTI training reaches Quebec and Atlantic Canada

A newly trained cadre of instructors is prepared to teach fire fighters in eastern Canada how to protect structures from wildfire, following a four-day IAFF event held in Fredericton, N.B. in early December.

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Oct 31, 2024
B.C. fire fighters poised for major advance in cancer legislation with NDP win

IAFF affiliates in British Columbia are on track for a groundbreaking advance in presumptive cancer legislation after the New Democratic Party (NDP) Government secured majority status in the wake of the Oct. 19 provincial election.

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IAFF calls for national program to enhance Canada’s emergency response capabilities

Winnipeg fire fighters call for measures to reduce on-duty violence

Historic wins on cancer coverage in PEI and Northwest Territories

IAFF prepares to bring legislative priorities forward with new Canadian parliament

Quebec expands cancer coverage for fire fighters

Strengthen airport firefighting regulations without delay, IAFF tells Canadian Government

IAFF RTI training reaches Quebec and Atlantic Canada

B.C. fire fighters poised for major advance in cancer legislation with NDP win