FIA Canada Advocacy Day
October 28-29, 2025
Ottawa, Canada
NOTE: This is an FIA Member only event.
Why Attend:
- Establish lines of communication and develop relationships with members of the House of Commons, Senate and Ministries
- Partner with lawmakers to create solutions on critical policy issues
- Make unfair trade and labor shortages visible
- Secure plant visits and get lawmakers more invested in our success and survival
In partnership with FIA's Canadian lobby firm, Global Public Affairs, we will be organizing meetings with key members of the House of Commons, Senate and Ministries. This partnership allows FIA to expand its reach in Canada immensely.
Location:
Global Public Affairs
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 901
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada
Registration Fee: $795 USD*
This is an FIA Member only event
*All registration fees are billed and paid in US dollars
Registration for this event will be open until October 20, 2025. No registrations will be accepted after this date. If you have questions about registration, or would like to complete a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org.
Preparation:
We will hold two Teams calls and two briefing sessions on site to review the policy issues and meetings that will take place during Advocacy Day.
| CAC Meeting/Preparation Call One: |
| September 24, 2025 |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET |
| Preparation Call Two: |
| October 22, 2025 |
| 11:00am - 12:00 pm ET |
Canada Advocacy Day Agenda:
All times listed are in Eastern Time (ET)
Tuesday, October 28th:
| 11:00 am |
Trade Issues & Remedies Overview |
Global Public Affairs |
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Andrew Lanouette & Christopher Cochlin |
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Cassidy Levy Kent |
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| 12:00 pm |
Lunch & Lobby Day 101 |
Global Public Affairs |
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Phillip Cartwright |
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Global Public Affairs |
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| 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Parliament Hill Meeting with |
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House of Commons, Senate & Ministries |
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These are scheduled according to plant |
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location/company presence and detailed |
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schedules will be distributed onsite |
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| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Reception/Dinner |
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Wednesday, October 29th:
| 8:30 am |
Breakfast/ Overview of Day Global Public Affairs |
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| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Parliament Hill Meetings with |
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House of Commons, Senate & Ministries |
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These are scheduled according to plant location/ company presence |
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and detailed schedules will be distributed onsite |
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| 4:00 pm |
FIA Members depart |
Suggested Hotels:
Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
Canada
6 minute walk to Parliament Hill
2 minute walk to Global Public Affairs
To reserve a room, please click here.
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel (A Marriott Hotel) - SOLD OUT
150 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2
Canada
6 minute walk to Parliament Hill
2 minute walk to Global Public Affairs
Cancellation:
Cancellations will be permitted until October 14, 2025 and will be refunded in full. After October 14, 2025 no refunds will be given, bust substitutions are allowed if submitted to FIA in writing.
Please Note:
This is an FIA Member only event. No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.