2022 Annual Report
In 2022, Parachute celebrated its 10th anniversary with a series of events, including the Canadian Injury Prevention Conference held in Vancouver, B.C. from Nov. 4 to 6. The International Safety Media Awards recognized our work in injury prevention safety campaigns with nine awards, including one gold, three silver and two bronze. To support our work in Vision Zero road safety, we launched the Change for Good Roads initiative and founded the Canadian Youth Road Safety Council. Parachute supported the publication of the Pan-Canadian Poison Centres Annual Report, continued our work in fall prevention and concussion recognition and management, and launched our first-ever podcast: Popping the Bubble Wrap.
A framework for accelerating youth engagement in road safety
The framework report provides an in-depth look at the For Young Drivers, By Young Drivers framework including recommendations for the five areas of youth engagement: youth partnership, youth communication, youth outreach, youth capacity-building, and youth advocacy.
A snapshot of injuries in Ontario: 2008-2016 (2018)
The March 2018 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass summarizes data from the Ontario Injury Data Report 2018 with the latest available counts and rates of injury related emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths by cause of injury in Ontario.
Addressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Injury Prevention Programs (2023)
Loop, the national Fall Prevention Community of Practice sponsored by Parachute, released this evidence summary in February 2023 to assist practitioners with the incorporation of equity, diversity and inclusion-focused strategies in the development of injury prevention programs and policies.
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Agricultural fatalities in Ontario: 1990-2011 (2014)
Agricultural injury is an important issue affecting Ontario residents living and working on the province’s over 50,000 farms. This July 2014 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass looks at agricultural fatalities and discusses prevention strategies including roll-over protective structures, age-appropriate work and occupational health and safety practices for farms.