Poison Prevention Week social media guide
National Poison Prevention Week aims to draw attention to the causes of poisoning and how to prevent them from occurring. This guide is to help communities and partners use social media to support and promote National Poison Prevention Week 2026! Throughout the month of March, including Poison Prevention Week, March 15 to 21, 2026, Parachute will be active […]
Parachute Youth Ambassadors
Do you care about road safety and want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to learn new skills and get some financial support for your initiative? Parachute is offering grants to young leaders in Canada who are committed to making a difference by raising awareness on road safety issues and advocating […]
Official contest rules, Canada's Safest Driver
Official Rules The Canada’s Safest Driver Contest (hereinafter “Contest”) is designed to (i) promote safe driving; (ii) improve road safety; (iii) provide insight into how telematics can improve driver safety; and (iv) increase awareness of and participation in Parachute Vision Zero initiatives. The Contest is a contest of skill that measures the driving habits of […]
Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative
This diverse group of health and social service practitioners from across Ontario come together to share information, analyze trends and respond collectively to the need for change and innovation in fall prevention.
Poison Prevention Week
This Canada-wide awareness week, held annually during the third week of March, draws attentions to common causes of inadvertent poisoning.
Concussion Guide for Adults 65+
A concussion is an injury to the brain. It affects the way a person may think and remember things and can cause a variety of symptoms. How concussions happen Any blow to the head, face or neck can cause a concussion. A concussion can also be caused by a blow (sudden movement) to the body […]
Case Study: the Glace Bay Walkshop
On October 17, 2025, Parachute, in partnership with the Ecology Action Centre (EAC), delivered the fourth Vision Zero Walkshop in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This community-based, experiential learning event brought together municipal leaders, youth, planners, transportation professionals and community organizations to explore how active transportation (AT), equity, community and road safety intersect in […]
Concussion Harmonization Project
With support from the Public Health Agency of Canada, and in collaboration with Sport Canada, Parachute is leading the harmonization of concussion guidelines and protocols across Canada. Project goals The project ensures best-practice tools and resources are placed in the hands of those who need them and has impact in two key ways: Harmonization means […]
Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS), Alberta
From Alberta Health Services, the webpage has information about PADIS services and answers to frequently asked questions. PADIS serves Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.