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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Guidelines for cardiac arrest victims recommend immediate CPR and defibrillation within 5 minutes to ensure the best chance of survival. In major Canadian centres, defibrillators arrive approximately 9 minutes after the call to 911 according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
