Guided by our National Expert Advisory Committee, Safe Kids Canada ensures evidence-based research is translated into best practices to reduce the number of children hurt or killed by preventable injuries. These practices include such things as using bike helmets and booster seats, checking hot water temperatures and the banning of baby walkers in Canada.

Committee Members

Dr. Mariana Brussoni (Chair)
Academic Scientist, BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit and Assistant Professor,
The University of British Columbia

Dr. Brent Hagel
Assistant Professor, Research Methods Team
Alberta Children’s Hospital

Dr. Kellie Leitch
Chief/Chair of Paediatric Surgery
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
The Hospital for Sick Children

Dr. Barbara Morrongiello
Professor, Department of Psychology, Department of Psychology
University of Guelph

Ms Diane Sergerie
Scientific advisor
Injury prevention and safety promotion
Institut national de la santé publique du Québec

Dr. Rose Alma McDonald
Chief Executive Officer, Katenies Research and Management Services
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory

Dr. Alison Macpherson
Associate Professor
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
York University

Dr. I. Barry Pless (Honorary Member)
National Health Scientist, McGill University/Montreal Children's Hospital

Dr. Natalie L. Yanchar
Associate Professor in Surgery, Division of Pediatric General Surgery
Medical Director, IWK Trauma Care
IWK Health Centre

Ms Cathy Seguin (Ex-officio Member)
Vice President - International Affairs
The Hospital for Sick Children

Ms Pamela Fuselli (Ex-officio Member)
Executive Director
Safe Kids Canada