Drowning Report Canada

Drowning is serious threat. Hundreds of thousands of people drown every year. Population projections mean that the problem is going to get worse, especially in developing countries.

Counting victims does not save lives or reduce drowning - but understanding the magnitude of the problem and identifying the risk factors does allow lifesaving organizations to provide effective prevention actions to the highest risk populations, locations and activities.

View the Lifesaving Society's 2022 Ontario Non-Fatal Drowning Report.

View the 2020-2021 National Preliminary Drowning Report / Rapport national préliminaire sur la noyade 2020 à 2021

View The link between medical conditions and fatal drownings in Canada: a 10-year cross-sectional analysis (study by the Canadian Medical Association Journal)

View the Canadian Drowning Prevention Plan, 9th Edition / Plan canadien de prévention de la noyade, 9e édition