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  • Reminder of Our Official Positions

    Important Reminder for Lifeguards and Aquatic Staff: Stay Vigilant — No Phone Use While on Duty. Following an article published this morning in La Presse about cellphone use in the workplace, the Lifesaving Society would like to remind all lifeguards and aquatic staff that during supervision hours or when present on the pool deck or near any body of water, the use of a cellphone or any other personal electronic device is strictly prohibited.

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  • #GivingTuesday
    #GivingTuesday: Together, let’s create a wave of hope and prevention! Inspired by the moving message of our Executive Director Raynald Hawkins, who courageously shares his healing journey and his dedication to two causes close to his heart — including the Swim to Survive program — we’re proud to launch our annual #GivingTuesday campaign.
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  • JOIN OUR TEAM!
    Is swimmer safety a priority for you? Do challenging projects motivate you? Would you like to contribute to aquatic safety, drowning prevention, and the many programs, activities, and services offered by the Lifesaving Society?
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  • MAGAZINE ALERTE - SUMMER 2025 EDITION
    The 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 Areas
    The 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 REPPORT
    The 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.
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  • Quebec now has its own team!

    The Lifesaving Society is proud to present Team Quebec, which will support Quebec athletes actively engaged in a development process.

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  • The nominees are...
    Nominations for the Lifesaving Society Corporate Meritas Awards are now closed! These awards honor members, businesses, and organizations that stand out for their commitment to water safety throughout the year. The winners will be presented with a Corporate Meritas Award at the Lifesaving Society's Annual General Meeting, which will take place on April 25, 2025. Click the link to discover the nominations in each category!
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  • CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    The Board of Directors of the Lifesaving Society (Organization) will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 25, in a hybrid format. During this meeting, registered members in good standing will be able to learn about the Lifesaving Society’s activities for the year 2024. Through its programs, products, activities, and services (PPAS), the Lifesaving Society embodies the concept of “drowning prevention.” The Organization’s mission is to promote safe aquatic and water-related activities in order to prevent drowning.

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  • New 2025 Program Guide: Discover the Major Changes
    The Lifesaving Society is proud to announce the official release of the new 2025 Program Guide, an essential tool for all professionals and enthusiasts of water safety. This guide updates our training offerings, recommendations, and new initiatives for the upcoming season. To help you better understand the changes, a PDF summary of the key changes is available for download.
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