Lobbying Your MLA
Inviting and meeting with your MLA is a central part of the Curtis Oscar Noble Legislative Conference. This is our moment to bring the voice of Alberta’s Fire Fighters and Paramedics directly to decision-makers and to make our priorities impossible to ignore.
We’ve prepared the tools you need to make this process straightforward. Use the invitation template to reach out, personalize it with your Local’s story, and ensure your MLA understands the strength and importance of our message.
Your voice matters. Together, we can shape the future by examining the present and influencing legislative decisions that impact us all.
Invite your MLAs
Instructions for Inviting Your MLA
To invite your Local MLA to the Curtis Oscar Noble Legislative Conference, please follow these steps:
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Download the Template Letter to MLA by clicking below.
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Edit the Template: Add your Local’s header, customize the date, MLA’s name, and any specific details regarding your Local.
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Personalize the Letter: Fill in the placeholders for your Local’s name, the number of firefighters and paramedics you represent, and the current legislative issues you’d like to discuss.
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Attach the MLA Reception Invitation: Be sure to include the formal invitation to the IAFF Alberta MLA Reception on November 18th when you send your letter.
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Include the 2026 Lobby Item Briefing Documents: We’ve provided these documents below. Please attach the relevant briefing document(s) when you email your MLA and bring printed copies to your meeting.
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Send the Package: Email the personalized letter and the reception invitation to your MLA to request a meeting and invite them to attend the reception.
Thank you for helping us build strong connections with our MLAs and support our advocacy efforts!
RESOURCES
Download the resources you need to invite your MLA and extend the reception invitation:
About
Please direct your MLAs to the IAFF Alberta Advocacy webpage, linked here and below, which contains our current advocacy priorities, briefing materials, supporting resources and other relevant information.
This webpage is intended to supplement any printed briefs provided to MLAs or their staff, as well as the conversations taking place during the Curtis Oscar Noble Legislative Conference.
When sharing information with your MLA, please direct them specifically to the Advocacy webpage linked below, where they can access the materials relevant to our current priorities.