Ontario COVID-19 Updates 

ONTARIO - TORONTO CHAPTER

Brad Bryson

PPL Aquatic, Fitness & Spa Group, Inc.

Mississauga, ON

ONTARIO - CENTRAL CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Steve Vicente

Rosy Recreational

Cambridge, ON

WESTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER

Markus Brunner

Forest City Pool & Patio Inc.

London, ON

EASTERN CHAPTER PRESIDENT

John Bal

Northeastern Swimming Pool Distributors

Vaughan,ON

PHTCC Notes 

• • The Ontario government announced it is extending all emergency orders put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 until at least May 19.

  • The province confirmed the extension in a news release issued today. Here is a media links to the announcement: 
    CP24: 

  • The Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada continues to contact Ontario Government officials for clarity on the “essential businesses” list regarding the pool & spa industry. In the meantime, we are advising our members that opening and maintaining pools & spas still “fits” under the following section:
     
    #20. Maintenance, repair and property management services strictly necessary to manage and maintain the safety, security, sanitation and essential operation of institutional, commercial, industrial and residential properties and buildings.

  • And that PHTCC members providing these services continue to adhere to the Provincial Government’s physical distancing guidelines as follows:
     
    1. Ensure the customer stays indoors while the technician(s) are working onsite.
    2. Maintain a physical distance of two meters from co-workers and all others.
    3. Wear all necessary PPE (personal protective equipment).
    4. Sanitize all surfaces and areas we have been in contact with while providing these services.
     
    Please note: The PHTCC is seeking legal counsel to see if the most recent descriptions indicate a material change to the government’s previous criteria/position on new pool construction. We suggest that until we advise otherwise, members continue to focus their efforts on pool openings and maintenance and not new pool constructions.

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Lobbying Efforts 

Below you will find an editable lobby letter and an email contact list for the MPP in your area. We are lobbying to ensure our industry is categorized as essential and welcome you to join us. 

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Lobby Letter 

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Contact List