Canadian Youth Road Safety Week

This awareness week, formerly known as National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), takes place from October 19 to 25, 2026 with the theme #OurFutureRoads.

We have shifted our awareness week focus to encompass all youth road users, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users, with the goal of empowering youth ages 15 to 24 to become more involved in road safety issues, to create and support road systems in our communities that are safe and equitable. Read more about why we have moved from National Teen Driver Safety Week to Canadian Youth Road Safety Week in this article, What’s in a name? Plenty!

Road crashes are the third-leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 24 in Canada, making youth some of the most vulnerable on our roads. But as young people inherit the transportation systems being built today, they also have the power to reshape them. Their voices, ideas and actions are essential to making our streets safer.

Snap for change

Through our key activity, Snap for Change, Parachute invites people of all ages across Canada to share their voices and advocate for road safety measures in their communities. Together, we can make safe, sustainable and inclusive roads a reality.

Is there an area in your neighbourhood that feels unsafe to walk, bike, scooter or drive? Maybe it’s an intersection with poor visibility or a street without sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, or an area where the speed limit is higher than 30 km/h. Maybe you would love to bike to the grocery store or to see your friends, but there aren’t enough separated bike lanes on your route.

Share your voice with us by joining the Snap for Change Initiative! Take a picture of the problem area, tell us what you think would make this area safer, and receive a $100 gift card for your submission. Safe roads are not a fairy tale – your voice matters and together we can make our future roads safe for all.