Bill C-81 An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada (2019)
The Accessible Canada Act enhances the full and equal participation of all persons, especially persons with disabilities, in society. This is to be achieved through the realization, within the purview of matters coming within the legislative authority of Parliament, of a Canada without barriers, particularly by the identification, removal and prevention of such barriers.
Light up social media
Our hashtags #ParachuteNIPD and #TurnSafetyOn garnered 5.6 million social media impressions in 2022.
Brain Waves
A fun half-day neuroscience presentation for students in grades 4-6 with interactive activities. Online presentation training is available through Train for the Brain.
The ERS process
Follow this process to implement Elementary Road Safety at your school community. To support your project, we’ve created free downloadable resources, in addition to the information you’ll find on this website: These include: The full program is a two- to three-year investment in order to allow time for research, consultation, work with local officials, implementation […]
Promote your ERS project
Awareness-raising campaigns can educate students, parents and the community about your ERS project. Campaigns can also be used to promote sustainable modes of transport and support physical infrastructure changes. Think about using one of these to launch your ERS project at your school. We’ve developed a suite of illustrations that can be used on posters or […]
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 2024! Who should use this guide This guide is for all community leaders and partners who use social […]
Social Media Guide for NTDSW 2023
Youth and young adults are killed in road crashes at a higher rate than any other age group under 75 years old. With road crashes being the third-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 years old, this age demographic has the highest rate of involvement in fatal collisions per 100,000 licensed drivers. […]
Poisoning
Make your home a poison-free zone: learn how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and child poisoning from medications and recreational drugs such as cannabis, as well household products and personal care products.
Falls in seniors
Key strategies and resources to help older adults prevent falls and the importance of fall prevention with Canada’s aging population.
National Injury Prevention Day
This annual health promotion day, held on July 5, raises awareness about the devastating impact of predictable and preventable injuries in Canada.