National Lifeguards are highly skilled and trained individuals. To become a lifeguard you must be 15 years of age and have Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications. See the chart below for the progression.
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Until 2004 when 433 drowning deaths were recorded, there was a long-term trend to fewer drownings in Canada. But drowning shows a resurgence. There were 483 water-related fatalities in 2010 (the most recent year for which we have complete national data).
