Choosing the right car seat
Should your child be using a rear-facing car seat, forward-facing car seat, booster seats or just using seatbelt? Find out which is the right car seat for your child and watch the video guides on how to install them.
Child car safety
Read about things to consider to keep your child safe in motor vehicles:
- Air bags
- Add-on products
- Back seat or front seat
- Clothing in car seats
- Leaving your child alone in the car
- Sleeping in car seats
Other ways to travel
How to safely transport your child on school buses, airplanes, taxis, ride shares and motor homes.
Car seats
How to keep your child safe while travelling in a motor vehicle or other modes of transportation, including how to choose the right car seat.
Second hand/used car seats
Learn about the issues involved with used car seats.
Booster seat legislation
Issue: Child passenger safety Transport injuries are a leading cause of injury-related death for Canadian children. Action must be taken to reduce the risk of crashes. Steps must also be taken to reduce the risk of injury when a crash occurs. Transport injuries kill more children than any other cause of injury in Canada. What […]
Car seat and booster seat Canadian legislation chart
This chart outlines rear and forward facing car seat legislation for younger children and booster seat legislation for older children by province/territory.
Vehicle-for-Hire Driver Training
Parachute’s Vehicle-for-Hire Training program has been certified by the City of Toronto for Vehicle-for-Hire drivers in that city as of October 2022. Course registration is now open.
Safe Kids Week
This annual campaign, held in 2026 from June 1 to 7, draws attention to a different child safety issue each year and provides resources for local community activities.
Road safety
Prevent motor vehicle collisions by reducing your driving speed, adopting best driving practices and managing distractions.