Regulation - LGIC
Proposal for Amendments to R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: Public Pools
Regulation Number(s):
565
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990
Summary of Decision:
The amendment lowered the legal age requirement for lifeguards, assistant lifeguards and aquatic instructors/coaches to be fifteen (15) years of age.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
No new administrative, upfront, capital or ongoing operating costs are expected to businesses as a result of this regulatory proposal.
Further Information:
Regulation
Proposal Number:
23-HLTC038
Posting Date:
April 13, 2023
Summary of Proposal:
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: Public Pools ("Regulation") under the Health Protection and Promotion Act sets out requirements and standards for operations, maintenance and equipment at public pools and public spas.
Currently, the Regulation requires all lifeguards, assistant lifeguards, and aquatic instructors/coaches to be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
If approved, the proposed amendment would lower the legal age requirement for lifeguards, assistant lifeguards and aquatic instructors/coaches to be fifteen (15) years of age.
This change is intended to address staffing shortages and retention issues in the aquatic sector. This will also align the Regulation with recent changes to eligibility requirements for the Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service Certification Course.
Ontario is reducing regulatory burden for owner/operators of aquatic facilities and is promoting employment opportunities for Ontario's youth. The proposed change also supports greater access to lifeguard-supervised public pools and swimming lessons across the province.
All interested parties or individuals are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed amendment.
Currently, the Regulation requires all lifeguards, assistant lifeguards, and aquatic instructors/coaches to be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
If approved, the proposed amendment would lower the legal age requirement for lifeguards, assistant lifeguards and aquatic instructors/coaches to be fifteen (15) years of age.
This change is intended to address staffing shortages and retention issues in the aquatic sector. This will also align the Regulation with recent changes to eligibility requirements for the Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service Certification Course.
Ontario is reducing regulatory burden for owner/operators of aquatic facilities and is promoting employment opportunities for Ontario's youth. The proposed change also supports greater access to lifeguard-supervised public pools and swimming lessons across the province.
All interested parties or individuals are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed amendment.
Contact Address:
Ministry of Health
Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health
Health Protection, Policy, and Partnerships Branch
Environmental Health Policy and Programs Unit
Box 12
Toronto, ON M7A 1N3
EnvironmentalHealth@ontario.ca
Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health
Health Protection, Policy, and Partnerships Branch
Environmental Health Policy and Programs Unit
Box 12
Toronto, ON M7A 1N3
EnvironmentalHealth@ontario.ca
Effective Date:
June 2, 2023
Decision:
Approved