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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"The Lifesaving Society advocates the mandatory wearing of functional lifejackets/PFDs by operators and passengers of all types of watercraft less than 5.5 m without a cabin." (Lifesaving Society Position Statement, May 1996)
