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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Since the introduction in 1999 of the Pleasure Craft Operator card requirement, powerboat fatalities have fallen dramatically and boating deaths in general are down significantly. Coincidence?
