Canadian Injury Prevention Day

WHEREAS; July 6, 2026, will mark Parachute’s 10th annual Canadian Injury Prevention Day (formerly National Injury Prevention Day): a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and help Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy; and,

WHEREAS; Parachute is Canada’s national charity dedicated to reducing the devastating impact of preventable injuries and,

WHEREAS; Injury is the No. 1 killer of Canadians aged 1 to 44 and costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year; and,

WHEREAS; most injuries are predictable and preventable, and Parachute raises awareness on preventing injuries on the road, at home, and at play; and,

WHEREAS; by providing the necessary information and tools, Parachute continues to work diligently to ensure that one day Canada will be free of serious injuries.

THEREFORE; I, Jack Harrison, on behalf of the City of Dryden, do hereby proclaim July 6, 2026 as Canadian Injury Prevention Day in the City of Dryden. Max the Moose will be lit up with green to show our support as a municipality.