Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada.
The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. Contact your local municipal pool, Y, summer camp, school, college or university.
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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).
