Donate Now 2020 National Drowning Report 2020 Ontario Drowning Report Watch Me Not Your Phone Poster Order the poster in English or French Water Smart Tip Cards
Our Water Smart Tip Cards in English, French and 10 other languages, address essential drowning prevention topics with tips to stay safe. Order now in lifeguarddepot.com. Multi-language, online boating safety program
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Swim TransitionThe official Swim Transition Instructor Clinic approved by the Lifesaving Society Canada and endorsed by the Canadian Red Cross is online now at e-lifesaving.ca.
Red Cross is encouraging its water safety training partners to transition to the swim and lifeguarding programs of the Lifesaving Society Canada. Learn more.
Canadian Red Cross members can now transfer their certification to the Lifesaving Society electronically via e-lifesaving.ca/transition. Temporary ShortagesUpdated July 13, 2022 – Like all Canadian publishers and most other paper users, the Lifesaving Society has been affected by a shortage of paper caused by supply chain issues. This affects inventories, which unfortunately leads to temporary shortages.
We are actively working with our printers and suppliers to overcome this problem and expect to resolve the issues over the coming weeks. We will update this notice regularly as conditions change. Our apologies for the inconvenience this causes. Ontario Non-Fatal Drowning ReportFor every fatal drowning in Ontario, there are nearly four non-fatal drownings that are serious enough to require an emergency department visit every year. Learn more in the 2022 edition of the Ontario Non-Fatal Drowning Report. Exploring a Hidden EpidemicStudy reveals a steep upward trend for drownings among adults 65+ in Canada. Read the release here. United Nations Adopts Historic Resolution on Drowning PreventionThe first UN Resolution on Drowning Prevention was approved by the General Assembly on April 28, 2021. Canada was one of 79 Member States that co-sponsored the Resolution. It is a significant milestone: this Resolution will focus attention and action on this highly preventable public health challenge, and increase international awareness and action to reduce drowning. Read the Canadian announcement. Ontario Inflatable Waterpark Safety StandardsThis guide will assist inflatable waterpark owners and operators in providing a safe aquatic environment for their patrons; it explains the Society’s position on inflatable waterpark issues and informs owners and operators about safety expectations as a preventive measure. Add it to your aquatic reference library today. Policy Changes (as of July 1, 2020)The Lifesaving Society Canada is adopting 15 years as the minimum age prerequisite for certification as a Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, or National Lifeguard. The Society is also broadening access to its courses by accepting, for prerequisite purposes, EFA and SFA certifications provided by training agencies approved by the Ontario government. See details. EFA and SFA certifications valid for 3 yearsLifesaving Society Emergency and Standard First Aid certifications are valid for three years (36 months) from the date of certification. In the interests of reducing confusion among employers and harmonizing the Society's currency period with Ontario government regulations, CSA recommendations and the general practice among other workplace first aid providers, the Lifesaving Society Ontario has adopted a three-year period for the validity of its workplace EFA and SFA certifications only. Read the announcement.
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