The list of recognized cancers is currently a provincial responsibility. If we had a harmonized list, similar to what is proposed in Bill C‑224, it could facilitate access to this compensation once the death of a firefighter in the line of duty is recognized.
Would the parliamentary process allow this to happen? That is up to you. However, we hope that this recognition program for firefighters who die in the line of duty can be applied universally to any firefighter, regardless of his or her province or territory.