New course: Introduction to Injury Prevention
Introduction to Injury Prevention is for those looking to become oriented to injury prevention practice in Canada, including newcomers to the field of injury prevention, those whose work intersects with injury prevention or those who are simply interested in the field. This two-hour online PD course is available for $34.99.
Enrol in Introduction to Injury Prevention today!
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.
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.
Choose the right helmet and the right fit
Bike helmets can also be used for inline skating and scooter riding. Skateboarding has a different, special helmet. Learn how to properly fit a helmet to best protect against head injuries.
Parachute in the news
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Do curb extensions at crosswalks make intersections safer?
Globe and Mail – April 6, 2025
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“Victim blaming”: safety campaign telling pedestrians in Peterborough to avoid walking at night faces criticism
Peterborough Currents – March 13, 2025
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Preventing falls: How to help your child explore safely
Durham Kids Family Guide – opens PDF, page 14 – March 3, 2025
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Does setting slower speeds on residential streets make them safer?
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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Nature magazine – January 9, 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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