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Operators say helmets should be a choice
Ski hill operators in Quebec are less convinced of the value of a blanket law on helmet use.
The Quebec Association of Ski Hill Operators points to previous coroners’ reports and a 2005 study published in the British Medical Journal which concluded that helmets do not necessarily save lives of people who wear them.
The association says people should be encouraged, not forced, to wear helmets.
Nevertheless, Courchesne said her office is consulting with the operators on the implementation and enforcement of a future law.
"If no one wears their helmet, do we close the centre? It could go probably that far," she said.
She hopes the details will be worked out by the next year.
"We are getting there," said Courchesne. "I’m quite positive about it. We’ll finish these discussions within this year so next year we could have better rules."
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