Lifeguard Legislation
All Canadian Red Cross courses meet strict guidelines for content and delivery. The Canadian Red Cross Lifeguard program meets all provincial/territorial legislation requirements. Links to provincial/territorial legislation are below. Letters received from the provincial governing body for lifeguarding training will be posted as they are available under the province to which they relate.
Federal Legislation
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health
Alberta
Ministry of Health indicates that aquatic facilities have the right to select the provider for their lifeguarding training. Clarification letter for download. Recognition Letter (PDF, 968KB)
British Columbia
The Canadian Red Cross will not offer the Red Cross Lifeguard program in this province due to an agreement with the Lifesaving Society.
Public Health Act & Regulation
B.C. Health Act
Manitoba
Public Health Act & Regulation
Newfoundland and Labrador
Public Health Act
Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Public Health Act - Northwest Territories
Industry Standards - Northwest Territories
Aquatic Recreation Facility Operator Competencies
Nova Scotia
Building Code
Recreational Facility Safety
Industry Standards
Safety Supervision Guidelines for Public Swimming Pools
Safety Supervision Guidelines for Waterfronts
Communicable Disease Control Manual
Ministry of Health recognizes the Canadian Red Cross Lifeguard program. Recognition letter for download. Recognition Letter (PDF, 72KB)
Ontario
Public Health Act and Regulations
Public Pools
Prince Edward Island
Public Health Act
Quebec
The Canadian Red Cross will not offer the Red Cross Lifeguard program in this province due to an agreement with the Lifesaving Society.
Public Health Act and Regulation
Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools
Regulation respecting safety in public baths
Saskatchewan
Public Health Act & Regulation
Yukon Territory
Public Health Act
