PFAS Petition from the IAFF Canada

Attention Canadian affiliates:

The BCPFFA has been working with NDP MP Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby) on an online petition that would call on the federal government to ban Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from turnout gear and fire suppression foam.

As you know, removing PFAS from turnout gear and firefighting foams is one of our key legislative issues. To highlight this issue and elicit an official response from the federal government, MP Julian has offered to sponsor a petition outlining our ask.

Public petitions are a useful democratic tool that raises awareness to important issues. With just 25 signatures for a paper petition or 500 signatures for an e-petition, the sponsoring MP has the opportunity to table the petition and speak on the issue in the House of Commons.

While petitions are not debatable or votable, the government is required to respond within 45 days.

With this in mind, we encourage you to support the effort by participating via the following options:

Online Petition: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-5052 – This online petition is an useful tool for spreading awareness to your members, families & friends and the public about the dangers of PFAS and how it is linked to cancer and other serious health effects. You may choose to post the link on your social media to boost participation. The online petition will be active for 120 days.

E-petitions require at least 500 signatures to be certified and presented in the House of Commons. Paper petitions require at least 25 signatures for certification.

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OPFFA Local 162 Endorsement of Ed Kelly for IAFF General President

IAFF Local 162 Executive Board is proud to unanimously endorse Edward A. Kelly for the position of General President of our International Association of Fire Fighters.

General President Kelly has served with distinction and passion while fulfilling his promises to the members of our great International Association these past years.  He has proven a diligent leader and has launched the IAFF on a path to new successes in the realm of labour and beyond.  Most importantly, General President Kelly has placed the health and wellbeing of fire fighters first.  His commitment to our members and their families in their times of need is a testament to his character, and to the future security of our Association and its mission.

The Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 162, stands proudly with Edward A. Kelly and endorses his continued leadership of our great international Association as the General President of the IAFF.

Sincerely,

 

David André

President

Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association

International Association of Fire Fighters Local 162

 

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