At the beginning of a school year, students are commuting to school by foot, by bicycle, by bus and by family car. It is a strategic time to remind all parties involved that with awareness and education, children can get to school and back home again safely. Other topics covered by Canada Safety Council include emergency preparedness and other environmental safety concerns.
Bullying continues to be a serious problem in Canada.On the heels of this year’s return to school, children across the country have started getting back into their routines, spending their days with friends and classmates. But unfortunately, a lot of our nation’s...
Every year once school starts, working parents are put in a tricky spot. It can be difficult to strike a balance between work hours and school hours, and this difficulty often manifests itself in the form of a couple of hours where the parent can’t be with their child...
October 17th – 23rd is National School Safety Week, and the Canada Safety Council wishes to remind parents to remain actively involved in field trip risk management. “Parents need to be informed because every year we have tragedies that happen on school trips,” says...
Electronic devices such as smartphones can make communication faster and more efficient, but can also easily become channels for aggressive, hurtful or harassing behaviours. In February 2011, the Canada Safety Council partnered with the Promoting Relationships and...
From Facebook and Twitter to cell phones and iPhones, teens are in constant communication with one another. Teens’ worlds are progressively becoming more wireless and mobile. Students are using Social Networking Sites (SNS) more than ever, up 18 per cent since 2006....
With school back in session, parents and teachers are preparing children to learn but also to stay safe, most commonly from physical injuries and illnesses. However, a safety topic that too often goes overlooked is mental health. Recently, the topic of mental health...
School Safety Week Tip Sheet This National School Safety Week, October 17 to 23, the Canada Safety Council encourages young pedestrians and cyclists to dress brightly to be seen. “As light levels drop, drivers have more difficulty seeing pedestrians and cyclists on...
A healthy start is the best start. This National School Safety Week, from October 17 to 23, the Canada Safety Council recognizes that schools are communities of children. Children who are mindful of health and safety can have significant influence among their peers,...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for kids and adults alike. Eating breakfast has been shown to increase mental capacity and improve behaviour, mood, and memory. It's crucial to start your day with a nutritious breakfast and even more so for your...
Approximately 1.3 million Canadians, or four per cent of the population currently live with food allergies, and more than 50 per cent of Canadians know someone with a life-threatening allergy. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can develop within seconds...