November is Fall Prevention Month
Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury for all ages and falls account for 61 per cent of injury deaths and 81 per cent of injury hospitalizations in seniors. Learn how to prevent falls, remembering the simple theme #MoveImproveRemove. Check out more information and resources, and share them widely.
Vehicle-for-Hire driver training course accredited by City of Toronto
Register for Parachute’s Vehicle-for-Hire Training Program for drivers in the City of Toronto. Click on the photo, right, to be taken to a page of information about our course and how to register, complete the course and obtain your certificate. After you read this page of information, if you have any further questions, please email info@parachute.ca.
Snap for Change
In the Snap for Change initiative, share your ideas for improving road safety in your community to receive a $100 gift card! How to join: Explore your neighbourhood and find a spot where road safety could use a boost. Snap some photos or take a video of the problem area. Tell us your fix. Advocate for change – reach out to a local community influencer. Submit your entry.
New concussion information guide for adults 65+
Parachute has created a new concussion information guide for adults 65+, who may have unique considerations for concussion recognition and management. The guide is available on our online web page and as a printable PDF.
Parachute in the news
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Everyone wants safer streets. Is speed camera surveillance the best solution or overreach?
Toronto Star (may require subscription) – November 6, 2025
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Create a Snap for Change to improve road safety in your community
Globe Newswire – October 20, 2025
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E-scooter injuries on the rise in B.C.
CityNews Vancouver – October 18, 2025
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Stephanie Cowle on Hanomansing Tonight to discuss e-scooter injuries
Hanomansing Tonight CBC: Clip begins at 30:56 – October 18, 2025
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E-scooter injuries on the rise and B.C. kids are at great risk, say experts
Vancouver Sun – October 17, 2025
Why injury prevention matters
At Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, we know the majority of injuries are predictable, and preventable.
In Canada, unintentional injury is…
No.1 cause of death for people ages 1 to 34
No.4 cause of death overall
48 Canadians die every day on average from an injury
61% of injury-caused deaths in seniors stem from falls
Prevention works
In the past decade, we’ve seen fewer injury-related deaths in Canada thanks to better laws, products and education. How we can do more:
Our Vision
We envision a Canada free of serious injuries, with people in Canada living long lives to the fullest.
We want people to play, explore and be active while avoiding hazards that can cause injury and death.
So go ahead and skydive – but wear your parachute, when you do.
Keep Canada healthy
Help us eliminate predictable and preventable injuries
Know the facts
Educate yourself, your family and your community using our online resources
Understand the best practices
Participate in our many programs
Promote our awareness campaigns
Take action
Advocate for changes in laws and regulations to build safer environments and for enforcement measures that will reduce injury.
As a charity, we rely on your financial support to continue our work.
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