Get active safely in the great winter outdoors
Participating in outdoor winter activities will help keep the whole family healthy, especially as pandemic isolation continues, but injuries can spoil the fun. Learn tips on how to dress properly and safely for being active outside in cold weather at any age, and how to judge the thickness and safety of iced-over bodies of water.
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.
Winter sports and recreation
Stay physically active this winter! Our guides show how to remove hazards from winter sport and physical recreation activities by following safety standards and using the right equipment.
Parachute in the news
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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Nature magazine – January 9, 2025
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Parachute’s CEO Pamela Fuselli talks with 880 CHED News’ Courtney Therieault about carbon monoxide poisoning
CHED Radio Edmonton – January 8, 2025
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Port Elgin crossing guard recognized as one of Canada’s favourites
Bayshore Broadcasting – December 31, 2024
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Un brigadier de Québec couronné « favori du Canada »
TVA Nouvelles – December 19, 2024
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Local crossing guard recognized for commitment to safety and community
The Kingstonist – December 18, 2024
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 Canadians 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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