Our Past President, Matt Cripps, shares a brief perspective on the state of the industry as we head into 2026.
“As the first month of 2026 comes to an end the industry faces much of the same issues it had in late 2025. Economic and geopolitical pressures are still present however consumer confidence is starting to rebound. The chatter from many of the industry’s icons is that backlogs are at 2019 levels signaling a more normalized season. The desire for quality over price has surged again as low cost products demanded coming out of Covid have lost their lustre from the consumer base.”
Matt Cripps
Vice President Canada and Europe
Latham the Pool Company
Do you have industry expertise or innovative solutions to share with the Canadian pool and spa community? We’re accepting presentation proposals for our 2026 Education Program, covering topics such as technical training, business operations, installation best practices, emerging technology, safety, regulatory updates, and market trends.
Selected presenters will connect with industry decision-makers and help advance professional standards across Canada.
Planning to attend the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo? Be sure to secure your accommodations early.
The final day to book your room is November 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM. We encourage attendees to reserve before the deadline to ensure availability and preferred rates.
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We’re looking forward to welcoming Exhibitors back to the NFCC for the 44th edition of the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo!
This year’s theme is “The Holidays,” and we can’t wait to see how you bring it to life. Start thinking about how your booth can reflect what the holidays mean to you!
Plans are underway for our signature events, including our education program, industry party, networking mixer, Women in Swim, and a few fresh ideas we’re excited to reveal.
Booth and sponsorship details will be shared soon, stay tuned to our social media channels for updates. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
A recent proposal to reclassify pools and hot tubs in Toronto’s zoning by-law prompted widespread concern across our industry. Member outreach helped ensure the issue will receive further review. This article outlines the implications and next steps.
We’re excited to share that a new PHTCC education platform is launching soon and will be open to both members and non-members. Built to support ongoing professional development across the pool and hot tub industry, this platform will offer accessible, industry-relevant learning designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals. Using AI-powered tools, the platform will help deliver a more streamlined, engaging, and responsive learning experience.
This new approach to education will make it easier to access training, build knowledge, and stay current, whether you’re new to the industry or looking to deepen your expertise. PHTCC members will receive discounted pricing as part of their membership benefits, making professional development even more accessible. Follow us on social media and stay tuned for more details!
We’re pleased to introduce Moneris as a new PHTCC affinity partner. Through this partnership, members can access preferred rates on reliable, Canadian payment processing, along with fast onboarding, next-day deposits, and clear, transparent pricing. Moneris’ team is ready to support PHTCC members every step of the way.
Are you overpaying for health expenses?
If you’re paying out of pocket for healthcare expenses (using after-tax income), or your benefits plan doesn’t fully cover all of your claims, you could save up to 40% with a plan that better suits your needs.
PHTCC has partnered with EIO to offer plans tailormade for our members, and their experts can work with you to fully optimize your healthcare spending.
A warm welcome to our newest PHTCC members! We’re excited to have you join our growing community.
