Formation
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The Lifesaving Society Launches Monthly Virtual Meetups!The Lifesaving Society is proud to announce the launch of its monthly virtual meetups throughout 2025. These sessions are designed to inform, engage, and strengthen our connections with affiliated members, lifeguards, instructors, and the general public. Each meetup will provide a unique opportunity to learn and share on various topics related to aquatic safety. At the start of each session, we will introduce the topic of the month, followed by an open Q&A period to address your personal questions and everyday challenges.
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ADAPT YOUR TEACHING TO THE REGULATIONSThe Lifesaving Society invites National Lifeguard Instructors (NLIs) to participate in an exclusive webinar to inform you about the new requirements of the regulation amending swimming pool regulations, published in the Quebec Official Gazette. July 17 will mark the entry into force of the new regulations regarding the safety of swimming areas.
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New Asynchronous WHMIS TrainingPool safety goes beyond supervision. It also involves handling chemicals that are often underestimated but can be hazardous. To ensure a safe environment, a new asynchronous training course is now available. Developed in collaboration with APSAM, it is designed for lifeguards, pool operators, and all relevant staff.
What you should know
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MAGAZINE ALERTE - ÉDITION ÉTÉ 2025The SUMMER 2025 edition of Alerte magazine is now available, highlighting major issues, tools, and tips for a safe and inspiring summer in the aquatic world. Key topics include: a spotlight on the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, essential advice on managing a team with ethics and efficiency, and a timely reminder about UV rays—the lifeguard's silent enemies. This issue also explores diversity in the aquatic environment, physical literacy, and the real-world implications of the new residential pool regulation coming into effect on September 30, 2025.
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New Regulation on Swimming AreasThe regulation amending chapitre X, Lieux de baignade, du Code de construction, as well as the regulation adding chapitre IX, Lieux de baignade, au Code de sécurité, were published yesterday in the Official Gazette of Quebec. A 15-day grace period will be granted before the regulation comes into effect, officially starting on July 17. From that date onward, all swimming areas in Quebec will be required to comply with the new safety code requirements.
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2024 ANNUAL REPPORTThe 2024 Annual Report is now available. Browse it and discover or relive with us this past year, full of achievements and accomplishments. The Lifesaving Society would like to highlight the dedication of all its certified members, affiliated members, volunteers, partners, and collaborators who work with conviction every day of the year to fulfill our mission. Together, let's create a Quebec where the joys of water go hand in hand with safety.