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Mandate, Programs and Activities, Objectives
Mission and Mandate
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
Focusing on safety education as the key to long range reduction in avoidable deaths and injuries, the Council serves as a national resource for safety programs, working with and through partner organizations who deliver and/or fund these programs.
In the public policy arena, we suggest, support and promote safety legislation, with strong emphasis on gaining public understanding and acceptance of such laws and regulations.
This Council's role is unique; there is no comparable Canadian organization.
Programs and Activities
Public Awareness Campaigns
Annual Canada Safety Council campaigns reach millions of Canadians through the media and volunteer channels with vital preventive information on: farm safety, summer safety, road safety, school safety, community safety and crime prevention, seniors' safety, home fire safety and safe driving.
Training
The Canada Safety Council pioneered babysitter training, and is Canada's leading source for driver improvement and specialty vehicle courses. A network of 3,000 instructors deliver these courses, which are self funding through sale of program materials and industry grants.
Publications
Living Safety, the only Canadian-produced family (off-the-job) safety magazine, is published quarterly. Safety Canada, the Council’s member newsletter, covers traffic, occupational and public safety, and new CSC initiatives; it is also published on-line.
Issues
As a voice for safety in Canada, the Canada Safety Council addresses current and emerging concerns, seeks proactive approaches to prevention, and serves as a resource for useful information on subjects of public interest.
Media
Recognizing that today's media shapes attitudes and behaviors, we maintain a dialogue with the media on news reports relating to safety. Canada Safety Council news releases address timely concerns, and reporters know they can contact us for an informed perspective on safety issues.
Objectives
- To focus attention on the vital importance of safety.
- To arouse public interest and participation in safety measures.
- To publish and disseminate educational programs and information relating to safety.
- To promote and support the development of safer products and services.
- To provide incentives for leadership and to recognize achievement in safety.
- To assist in the drafting and enactment of safety legislation.
About the Organization
As a not-for-profit, non-government organization, the Council draws upon on the dedication and commitment of its directors, committee members and instructors. Contributions from corporate and individual members enable a small professional staff to maintain programming and respond to inquiries from the public, professionals, the media and others.
Our Roots Run Deep
Canada Safety Council Celebrates 90 Years of Safety and Innovation for Canada.
Charitable Business No. 11882 8565 RR0001
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CSC's Role in Forming Public Policy
Statement of Independence
Partnering with the Private Sector
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