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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Predictably, drownings skew to the warmer months. 60% of drownings occur in May, June, July and August. But recent data (2006-2010) shows the biggest increase actually occurred during the November to April period (+23%), when cold water is a major risk factor.
