Aug 7, 2026
B.C. affiliates turn to local councils to act on single-exit residential buildings
A Fire OPS 101 exercise brought the issue into focus ahead of Vernon council vote.
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Jul 9, 2026
Manitoba fire fighters push to expand occupational disease coverage
The provincial association is receiving integral support from the IAFF’s Medical Assistance Program in its efforts to become a world leader in occupational disease presumptions.- news
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Jun 5, 2026
Calgary approves Canada’s first Fire Services Committee
Long sought by Local 255, the new committee will give the fire service a stronger voice in decisions affecting staffing, apparatus, infrastructure, and public safety.- news
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May 27, 2026
IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget
Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness.- news
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May 14, 2026
IAFF candidates secure sweeping victories in New Brunswick municipal elections
Political action helped former IAFF leaders win seats on Riverview and Fredericton councils following Monday’s elections.- news
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Apr 2, 2026
Two former Riverview, NB Local 2549 presidents running for town council
Glenn Miller and Dennis Woods want to help the town of 22,000 move forward in several areas including fire-rescue department response capabilities.- news
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Mar 12, 2026
New legislative priority emerges in advance of 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference
IAFF leaders will gather on Parliament Hill in April during the Canadian Legislative Conference to advocate for an increase to the Memorial Grant for First Responders and other federal priorities.- news
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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.- news
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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.- news
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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.- news
