Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lifesaving Society Canada has been carefully monitoring the progression of the virus both in Canada and around the world.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has recommended strategies that will delay and mitigate the community transmission of the virus. Implemented early, these strategies can reduce the speed with which cases are occurring and reduce the peak of virus activity in communities.
Lifesaving Society Canada will continue to monitor this situation closely and will provide updates as the situation changes both at home and abroad.
2020
- COVID-19 Communique - March 17
- COVID-19 Award Extensions - April 21
- Information Bulletin - Recommendations for Progressive Reopening - Updated December 9
- Safe Return to Sport Communique - May 28
- Multiple Swimmer & Single Lane Swimming for Competitive Swimmer/Club Training – Risk Mitigation - November 10
2021
- Cancelation of the 2021 Canadian Surf & Pool Lifesaving Championships
- Cancelation of the 2021 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships
- Guidelines for Progressive Reopening - Updated March 2021
- Information Bulletin - Resuscitation & First Aid Recommendations - Updated April 26
- Information Bulletin - Cleaning, Decontamination & Water Management of Aquatic Facilities - Updated April 26
- Information Bulletin - Recommendations for Aquatic Staff Training - Updated June 14
Please note that the following standards are currently under review/revision:
- Information Bulletin - Resuscitation & First Aid Recommendations - Updated April 26