Change the language, change perceptions: how we talk about road collisions (2021)
For many years, road safety advocates have argued it’s inaccurate to use the word “accident”to describe road collisions because that implies nothing could be done to prevent them. Thanks to advocacy by Parachute, the Canadian Press now has made this change to its Caps and Spelling style manual. Under the word “accident”it now reads: “avoid in reference to motor vehicles; prefer crash or collision.” A change in Canadian Press style means an enforceable change in language used in news coverage across the country.
Read the report detailing how we achieved this policy change and our plans for future advocacy.
Young driver behaviour statistics
Put down the phone: Don’t drive distracted Higher speeds = higher risks. Stop speeding People choose to speed for different reasons, including the rush experienced when speeding, because they’re running late, or because they think the speed limit is too low. Here’s why speeding is a bad idea, whatever your reason: Don’t drive high If […]
Change for Good Roads podcast
Change for Good Roads is a limited-term podcast that brings together some of the best thinkers in Canada to discuss, what are “Good Roads”? How do we change how we move in our cities to benefit community, environment, sustainability, health and equity? Change for Good Roads is hosted by Pamela Fuselli, President and CEO of […]
Infographics
Safe Mobility infographic series Road safety measures have a broad impact on urban communities, with a wide range of benefits ranging from environmental to health. Parachute has created these infographics to explore the intersections among equity, health and wellbeing and the environment and their connections to road safety. We encourage our road safety partners to […]
Active for Life podcast: Dr. Mariana Brussoni on the value of risky play
[From Active for Life] Dr. Mariana Brussoni speaks with Active for Life editor-in-chief, Richard Monette, regarding the value of risky play and parental concerns.
Post Concussion Information Sheet for Nunavut Children (English)
This concussion information resource can be provided to Inuit youth who are healing from a concussion. It is available in English, French, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun.
Injury in Review, 2020 Edition: Spotlight on Traumatic Brain Injuries across the Life Course
This report provides national surveillance statistics on head injuries and traumatic brain injuries across the life course, including deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits, using data sources including the Canadian Vital Statistics Death Database of Statistics Canada; the Hospital Morbidity Database and Discharge Abstract Database of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI); the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System of CIHI; and the Electronic Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program database (eCHIRPP).
Maintain and improve indoor air quality infographic
Health Canada provides tips on how to maintain and improve indoor air quality in your home though this infographic.
Change for Good Roads, Episode 1 - Sustainable Cities
Economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable cities are key components of healthy, active and safe urban roads.
Safe, healthy, and sustainable urban roads are only possible if we treat the underlying issues as a complex problem, one that involves not only urban planning, but also public health, engineering and other sectors, and retains a focus on inclusion, equity, sustainability, community and more. There are a range of evidence-based frameworks and interventions that guide global efforts toward safer, healthier, and more sustainable roads. The Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 promotes the Safe System Approach and Vision Zero and sets targets and goals to guide us to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Through cross-sectoral collaboration, organizations and individuals would be able to make our cities both safer for all road users and healthier for all citizens.
Sustainable cities are ones that not only address transportation and the environmental impact, but also the social and economic aspects to sustainability.
Change is hard. Involve communities early in discussions about changes that will make their neighbourhoods and cities more sustainable to explore the rationale for changes, learn about their ideas, concerns and questions about sustainability.
Road safety is part of sustainable cities for two reasons. The first is that by improving the safety of roads for all road users, it will result in more people walking, biking and taking public transport. The second is by reducing transportation by motorized vehicles, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced.
Former City Councillor for the City of Toronto Mike Layton joins host Pamela Fuselli for an in-depth discussion.
Tips for caregivers to help seniors stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
While spending more time at home, seniors may develop a routine with less daily physical activity. Here’s how caregivers can support seniors to stay active and help them prevent falls.