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Position Statements

In pursuit of its mission to eliminate drowning and water-related injury in Canada, the Lifesaving Society articulates and promotes its official positions on issues about aquatic safety through its position statements and published aquatic safety standards.

The Society has issued position statements on the following topics:

Air Quality

Certified Attendants

Contract Lifeguarding

Defibrillator Use

Infant Swim Lessons

Rescue Aids

Sun Protection

Swim Test

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