Advocacy
Injury is the leading cause of death for young Canadians.
Research has shown that most injuries can be prevented through a public health approach focusing on the three " 'E's " - education, engineering and enforcement.
What we do:
The Public Policy and Advocacy team at Safe Kids Canada works to reduce the burden of injury by advocating for changes to policy, standards, and legislation at all levels of government in order to keep children and youth safe where they live, play, and learn.
What you can do:
We believe that governments are part of the solution. We can all work with governments at all levels as catalysts for positive change, advocating for the health and safety of Canada's children and youth. Advocacy is something that everyone can do by learning about the issues and working with local partners to engage policy makers. The links below provide information on current Safe Kids Canada advocacy issues with details on how you can help to ensure the safety of children and youth.
- Promoting bike helmet legislation
- Promoting booster seat legislation
- Promoting four-sided pool fencing legislation
- Promoting product safety legislation
- Promoting winter helmet safety through the Vancouver Charter on Skiing Safety
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