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VITA - NEW UNIFIED DATABASE | UPDATE - 19 MAI

UPDATE MAY 19, 2026 | The Lifesaving Society will reach an important milestone with the launch of VITA, its new database platform, scheduled for June 2. Designed to better meet operational needs, VITA will modernize, simplify, and optimize the management of your lifesaving, First Aid, boating, and other training programs. This new platform will provide an enhanced experience for all our clients and partners.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECIPIENTS

The Lifesaving Society Quebec is pleased to unveil the recipients of the 2025 Corporate Merit Awards. These distinctions aim to recognize the excellence, commitment, and significant contributions of members and organizations working to advance lifesaving and promote water safety throughout Quebec. Once again, the nominations received and the winning candidates demonstrate the remarkable quality of involvement within the network.

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REGISTER NOW FOR THE NEXT WAVE YOUTH CONFERENCE

Register now to take advantage of the $450 early bird rate by April 1 and save $150 before registration increases to $600! The Next Wave Conference is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired alongside other emerging leaders who want to make a real impact in their communities. Designed for youth and young adults ages 18–30 from across Canada, this event explores what it means to lead—both in and out of the water.

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WE ARE RECRUITING FOR SUMMER 2026

The Lifesaving Society is launching its recruitment for the 2026 summer season and invites individuals interested in aquatic safety to join Brigade Splash. Three full-time positions are available to support public awareness and drowning prevention activities across Quebec.

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Bathing areas: publication of two new explanatory guides

The Government of Québec is proud to announce the publication of two explanatory guides on the new chapitre IX, Lieux de baignade, du Code de sécurité, of the Safety Code and on the new edition of chapitre X, Lieux de baignade, du Code de construction, of the Construction Code. Produced in collaboration with the Lifesaving Society, these guides are available on the site Web du gouvernement.

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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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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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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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EMERGENCY PROCEDURE: IMPORTANT REMINDER

When you are the only supervisor of your pool, particularly while conducting adult aqua fitness classes, it is essential for users to know how to assist you in case of an emergency. To this end, we have prepared a customizable poster indicating the location of emergency equipment and the steps to follow for its use.

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International Lifeguard Appreciation Day – July 31

As part of International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, held annually on July 31, the Lifesaving Society takes this opportunity to highlight the extraordinary work performed by all individuals in this profession. According to an internal survey, 60% of the 20,000 certified lifeguards are actively working in various swimming facilities to provide the public with safe swimming environments.

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[5] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/vita-new-unified-database
[6] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/announcement-recipients
[7] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/register-now-next-wave-youth-conference
[8] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/we-are-recruiting-summer-2026
[9] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/bathing-areas-publication-two-new-explanatory-guides
[10] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/reminder-our-official-positions
[11] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/new-regulation-swimming-areas
[12] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/new-2025-program-guide-discover-major-changes
[13] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/emergency-procedure-important-reminder
[14] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/international-lifeguard-appreciation-day-%E2%80%93-july-31
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