📢 Calling All Exhibitors & Sponsors – The Expo is Coming!
We’re back in Niagara Falls this December 1–4 for the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo—and momentum is already building!
The trade show floor opens December 3 & 4, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest year yet. Whether you’re looking to showcase new products, generate leads, or amplify your brand, now’s the time to secure your spot and start planning your Expo experience.
Need help with accommodations, sponsorships, or maximizing your visibility? We’ve got you covered every step of the way.
Let’s make a splash—don’t miss your opportunity to connect with the entire industry under one roof!
🛠️ Design and Construction Awards Portal is Now Open!
Think your latest pool, spa, or water feature deserves the spotlight? Now’s your chance to show it off—the 2025 Design & Construction Awards are officially open for entries, and we want to see your most impressive work!
This is more than just bragging rights. Winning means boosting your brand, impressing potential clients, and earning recognition from industry peers across Canada.
✨ Bonus for Members in Classes 5 & 12: Enjoy one free entry—our treat! Just email tania@poolcouncil.ca to receive your exclusive promo code.
🚨 Important Deadline: October 8, 2025 is the final day to enter. No extensions—don’t miss out! Projects must have been completed between October 2021 and October 2025 to qualify.
📸 Upload your best project photos, share what makes your work stand out, and let the judging begin!
🏆 Call for Judges
The PHTCC is inviting qualified members to join the Design & Construction Awards Judges Committee for a one-year term. Judges must be part of a PHTCC member company in good standing and will play a key role in maintaining a fair and competitive awards program.
Interested? Submit your application via this Google Form.
All submissions will be reviewed by the PHTCC. Selected applicants will be contacted. Be part of recognizing excellence in our industry!
Welcome New Exhibitors!
Peninsula
HR for Non-HR People: What Every Business Needs to Know
Few people go into owning a business wanting to fully understand employment law and HR, yet it’s important to grasp the basics. Issues like terminations, improperly written contracts, and mismanagement of employee matters can lead to costly fines and claims.
This webinar will cover key topics every employer in Canada needs to know, including the importance of mastering HR basics like onboarding and training, essential HR documentation you must have in place, critical considerations before letting someone go, and much more.
In this Session we will cover:
- What HR compliance actually means for employers in Canada
- The importance of onboarding and training
- Essential HR documentation to have in place
- What you must consider before letting someone go
EIO Benefits Plan
Is your benefits plan helping you grow your team?
A good health benefits plan has a greater impact on employee loyalty than an equivalent increase in wages!
To find out if your current benefits provide the best bang for your buck, or if now’s the time to set up your first plan, reach out to our partners at EIO and learn more about the PHTCC Benefits Plan at the link below.
🔔 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.
⛳ Eastern Ontario Chapter Golf Tournament
Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, networking, and connection!
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM shotgun start
📍 Location: Nation Golf Course – 731 County Road 19, Curran, ON
🎟️ Fees:
• Individual Player – $150
• Hole Sponsorship – $350
🏨 Need a room? The Riverrock Inn in Rockland (15 mins away) has 26 rooms available. Call 613-446-6710 to book.
All skill levels welcome! Bring your team, clients, or family and enjoy a great day on the green.
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament
Join us for a day of golf, networking, and fun at the stunning Glen Abbey Golf Course.
📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00am – 3:30pm
📍 Location: Glen Abbey Golf Club – 1333 Dorval Dr, Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
🎟️ Registration:
• $250 individual golfer
• $900 per foursome
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Promote your brand and connect with decision-makers in the industry:
🔹 Hole Sponsor – $350: Includes signage at your hole and logo in event marketing.
🔹 Event Sponsor – $1,500: Includes logo on all event materials, signage at registration, verbal recognition, and a hole sponsorship.
Don’t miss this exciting day on the green—register or sponsor today!
