Dam Owners in Québec: Are You Aware of Your Responsibilities? Québec’s Dam Safety Act (S-3.1.01) sets clear obligations for dam owners, including inspections, emergency plans, and professional monitoring. This training helps you understand your duties and ensure compliance for your hydraulic structures.

Charles Brassard, Co-founder and Director of Engineering at FORCE, has been named a finalist at the 2025 OIQ Awards in the Honoris Genius – Entrepreneurship category. This distinction recognizes his leadership and key role in the growth of an engineering firm dedicated to sustainable infrastructure across Quebec.

Dams are essentail infrastructures that protect communities, regulate water resources, and support energy production. Their safety is not just a regulatory obligation, it's a critical responsibility to prevent disasters and ensure long-term sustainability. Since April 11, 2002, the Dam Safety Act has regulated dam management in Quebec. Enacted in response to the Saguenay flood of July 1996, this legislation aims to protect people, infrastructure, and the environment by enforc