📢 Calling All Exhibitors & Sponsors – The Expo is Coming!
Calling All Exhibitors & Sponsors – The Expo is Coming!
From December 1–4, the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo takes over Niagara Falls—and excitement is already making waves!
The trade show floor opens December 3 & 4, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. It’s your chance to showcase your latest products, connect with industry leaders, and get your brand in front of the entire pool and spa community.
Need help with accommodations, sponsorship packages, or boosting your visibility? We’re here to make sure you get the most out of your Expo experience.
🌊 Make a splash this December—reserve your booth today and be part of the year’s biggest gathering for pool and spa professionals!
🛠️ Design and Construction Awards Portal is Open!
Design & Construction Awards Portal – Now Open!
Ready to showcase your most stunning pool, spa, or water feature? This is your moment to shine! Enter the 2025 Design & Construction Awards and share your best projects with the entire Canadian industry.
Winning isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s about:
- Elevating your brand
- Impressing future clients
- Earning recognition from top industry professionals
✨ Member Bonus (Classes 5 & 12) – Enjoy one free entry on us! Email tania@poolcouncil.ca for your exclusive promo code.
🚨 Deadline: October 8, 2025 – no extensions.
Eligible projects must be completed between October 2021 and October 2025.
📸 How to enter: Upload your best photos, share what makes your project extraordinary, and let the judging begin!
Atlantic Chapter Golf Tournament
⛳ Eastern Ontario Chapter Golf Tournament
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: Starts 1:00 PM, every 10 minutes
Location: Links at Brunello – 120 Brunello Blvd., Timberlea, NS, B3T 0J4
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM shotgun start
📍 Location: Nation Golf Course – 731 County Road 19, Curran, ON
📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM shotgun start
📍 Location: Glen Abbey Golf Club – 1333 Dorval Dr, Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Peninsula
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 2 pm ET | 11 am PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Fall is right around the corner — and with it comes new compliance challenges for employers.
Join us for Fall Compliance Prep: Live Q&A for Employers — your opportunity to get direct answers from HR and safety experts so you can head into the season with confidence.
Bring your questions — we’ll answer them live. No questions? No problem. We’ll also cover:
- Navigating complex employee exits with confidence
- Upcoming legislative updates that may impact your training requirements
- Managing accommodation requests in sensitive workplace situations
- Reducing legal exposure during organizational changes
- Ensuring your workplace documentation is complete and compliant
Don’t miss this members-only event! Email us at tania@poolcouncil.ca to register
EIO Benefits Plan
Is Absenteeism Affecting Your Bottom Line?
Canadian businesses lose up to $500,000 a week due to poor mental health—but the right benefits plan can help change that.
Prioritizing wellness and preventive care keeps your team healthier, happier, and more engaged at work.
Want to know if your current benefits are delivering the best value—or if now’s the right time to set up your first plan? Connect with our partners at EIO and find out.
🔔 REMINDER: Extension Announced for Implementation of Rule 68-058 of the OESC 2024
The new implementation date is October 1, 2025.
The PHTCC, on behalf of its members, expressed the industry’s concerns surrounding the challenges of adjusting to the new enhanced equipotential bonding requirements for pools. In response, the ESA has agreed to provide additional time for the industry to prepare.
“Although ESA encourages all pool or hot tub installations to meet the new requirements for enhanced equipotential pool bonding, to provide the industry time to adjust, ESA will accept the previous code, OESC 2021 (Rule 68-058), for pool bonding requirements until October 1, 2025. Wiring notifications (permits) filed on or after October 1, 2025, shall meet the revised Rule 68-058 of the OESC 2024. If ESA receives a complaint related to stray voltage involving pools or hot tubs installed during this transition period, it is expected that installers will cooperate fully by providing information on the installation and working collaboratively with ESA and local utilities to help resolve the issue promptly.” ESA Website.
Welcoming Our New Junior Office & Event Coordinator – Nicole Wirtz
We’re excited to introduce Nicole Wirtz as the newest member of our team, joining us in the role of Junior Office & Event Coordinator.
Nicole comes to us with an impressive mix of event management and administrative expertise, including supporting large-scale conferences and tradeshows and managing logistics, registration, and client communications.
Beyond her skills and experience, Nicole brings a warm energy and collaborative spirit that aligns perfectly with our team culture. We are confident she will play a key role in helping us deliver exceptional events, provide excellent member service, and keep our operations running smoothly.
Please join us in giving Nicole a warm welcome to the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada!
📩 You can reach Nicole at nicolew@poolcouncil.ca for event or office-related inquiries.
