According to the Canadian Red Cross Drowning Report of 2005, 56% of Canadian drownings occurred in the summer months of June, July and August. According to the report, 83% of drowning victims were male; for recreational boating the proportion was even higher at 97%. Toddlers represented 7% of the drowning victims and almost three quarters of those victims were alone. According to this report, 43% of the child drownings were in a swimming pool.
Pools without proper fencing are a particular hazard for children under five years of age. For more information on pool fencing, click Safe Kids Canada - Safer Pool Fencing.
