Canadian Legislative Conference
At the IAFF’s Canadian Legislative Conference, you will have the chance to make your voice heard on the issues that matter to fire fighters and paramedics across Canada. You will be informed on our current legislative agenda, connect with your peers and mentors, and advocate directly with MPs and senators.
Hotel
101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T9
Room Rate: CAD $264/ night for standard rooms
Cut-Off Date: March 18, 2026
Airport Information: Ottawa International Airport – 11 kilometers from the hotel.
361 Queen Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1R OC7
Room rate:
$249/night + tax for king rooms
$259/night + tax for two queen rooms
Cut off date: March 31
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Documents
Agenda / Ordre du jour
Legislative Fact Sheets / Enjeux législatifs
Materials related to issues
Updates on Other Issues
IAFF-Health Canada Cancer Workshop: Final Report
MP/Senator Meeting Response Card & Event Evaluation / Carte de réponse/évaluation de l'événement
Agenda
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
- 4-6 p.m.
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Registration
Victoria Room
MONDAY, APRIL 20
- 8-9 a.m.
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Registration
Victoria Room
- 8-9 a.m.
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Breakfast
Ballroom C
- 9-10:30 a.m.
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General Session
Ballroom A-BOpening Remarks, Carmine Santoro, IAFF AGP for Canadian Operations
IAFF General President Edward A. Kelly
IAFF General Secretary Treasurer Frank V. Líma
- 10:30-11a.m
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Coffee Break
Ballroom A-B Foyer
- 11a.m-12 p.m.
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General Session continued
Ballroom A-B
- 12-1 p.m.
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Lunch
Ballroom C
- 1-2:45 p.m.
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General Session continued
Ballroom A-BPundit Panel
Briefing on Legislative Issues
- 2:45-3 p.m.
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Coffee Break
Ballroom A-B Foyer
- 3-4:30 p.m.
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General Session continued
Ballroom A-BLobbying MPs and Senators
- 5-8 p.m.
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Hospitality Suite
Capitale
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
- All Day
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Fire Fighter Lobby Day
Meetings with MPs and Senators on the Hill
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Parliamentary Reception
Ballroom A-B
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
- 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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District Vice Presidents and Provincial Presidents’ Meeting
Panaroma