Mar 14, 2007 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety
Farming is an integral part of Canadian life. However, farming remains one of the most hazardous occupations. Accidental death and injury bring devastating loss and suffering to rural families and their communities. Join the Canada Safety Council March 14-20, 2007 to...
Jan 31, 1900 | Campaigns, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
2013 NCSCPM Campaign Supporters Community safety and crime prevention is a community responsibility. Thank you to these organizations for their support of our campaign. Assembly of First Nations Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Canadian Public Health...
Jan 31, 1900 | Campaigns, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Self-Harm Every year, between 3,500 and 4,000 Canadians take their own lives. Many of these deaths are completed using firearms. In fact, about 75 percent of gun-related deaths are suicides. Among males who commit suicide, 20 per cent use firearms. Among women who...
Jan 31, 1900 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Firearm Thefts Statistics Canada reports that in 2006, there were more than 3,100 incidents during which at least one firearm was reported stolen. About half of these thefts – 47 per cent – happened during a break and enter, usually at a residence. Among the firearms...
Jan 31, 1900 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Firearms Facts Youth Safety Home & Community Safety Senior Safety Sports and Active Living Vehicle & Road Safety Workplace Safety You probably know someone who owns a gun. According to the Department of Justice, it is estimated that 26 per cent of Canadian...
Jan 31, 1900 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Community Responsibility If you own firearms, take firearms safety training and refresher courses. Always unload and lock your guns. Store the ammunition separately. The purpose of safe storage is to help prevent access to firearms by unauthorized persons; to reduce...
