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Vancouver Charter on Skiing Safety

Safe Kids Canada launches national charter on winter helmet safety to help reduce devastating injuriesVancouver Charter on Skiing Safety

Show your support for the use of helmets during winter activities by signing the Vancouver Charter on Skiing Safety. The charter is designed to encourage the use of helmets in Canada during winter activities, such as skiing and snowboarding. Research has shown that ski and snow board helmets are effective at preventing head injuries. It is estimated that for every 10 people who wear a helmet, up to six may avoid head injuries. Read the Vancouver Charter on Skiing Safety and show your support today!

Crossing Guard Contest 2009 Winners

Crossing Guard Contest 2009 WinnersSafe Kids Canada and FedEx are pleased to announce the winners of the "Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard Contest".

Congratulations to:

  1. James (Jim) Arnold of Oakville, Ontario,
  2. Elizabeth Day of Burnaby, British Columbia and
  3. Ross Smithson of Winnipeg, Manitoba,

for their exemplary service dedicated to ensuring the safety of child pedestrians. Embracing the position of crossing guard to the fullest extent, their energy and enthusiasm reflects an awareness of the immense impact their role has on the daily lives of school children.

All the entries reflected a high calibre of hard-working and dedicated individuals and we thank all those who submitted an entry for taking the time to share their appreciation for their community crossing guards.

About Safe Kids Canada

About Safe Kids CanadaUnintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children in Canada. We work to keep kids safe. Safe Kids Canada collaborates with partners across the country to conduct research, raise awareness, educate families, and advocate for safer environments to protect children from injury.

"Injuries continue to be the number one cause of death for kids. But it doesn't have to be that way. Giving parents practical and reliable solutions to keep kids safe - that's what we do," says Pamela Fuselli, executive director, Safe Kids Canada.

 

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» Resources

Download Child & Youth Unintentional Injury, Atlantic Canada - 10 Years in Review

 Download Child and Youth Injury in Review, 2009 Edition - Spotlight on Consumer Product Safety, Public Health Agency of Canada (pdf)

Child and Youth Unintentional Injury (1994-2003) 10 Years in Review  (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Winter Safety

Winter can be a wonderful time for outdoor play. Participating in winter sports will help keep the whole family healthy, but injuries can spoil the fun. Here's how to keep kids safe during winter play.

 


 


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