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   

      Public Health Act

      Building Code

      Industry Standards

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

      Industry Standards

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

      Public Spas

      Public Wading Pool Protocols

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

      Environnement-Plage Program                

Saskatchewan
      Public Health Act & Regulation

Yukon Territory
      Public Health Act

The Canadian Red Cross is pursuing recognition in those provinces and territories where Red Cross Lifeguard is not currently recognized.