Does your crossing guard keep your community safe? Nominate them to be Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard!

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-28 · by GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Parachute, Canada's leading injury prevention organization, has launched its annual "Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard" contest to recognize and celebrate crossing guards who contribute significantly to community safety and well-being. The initiative, which began in 2005, highlights the essential role of crossing guards beyond just pedestrian safety, emphasizing their impact on fostering a sense of community and promoting active transportation among families. Since 2022, Desjardins Insurance has been Parachute’s exclusive sponsor for this annual event.
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Parachute, Canada’s injury prevention leader, has launched the annual Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard contest to celebrate and acknowledge the important work of crossing guards across the country. The initiative aims to highlight how these individuals not only ensure children's safety while crossing streets but also foster a sense of community and encourage sustainable modes of transportation like walking and cycling. Since its inception in 2005, the contest has grown, with Desjardins Insurance joining as Parachute’s exclusive road-safety partner starting from 2022. The campaign emphasizes the critical role crossing guards play in injury prevention and community building.

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Topics

Canada Desjardins Insurance GLOBE NEWSWIRE Parachute TORONTO

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Canada GPE · 3× Parachute ORG · 2× Desjardins Insurance ORG · 1× GLOBE NEWSWIRE ORG · 1× TORONTO GPE · 1×

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They provide safety, caring and create community in neighbourhoods across Canada, and encourage families to embrace walking and cycling to and from school.
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Crossing guards do more than help a child cross a street. asserted
child → do → street
They provide safety, caring and create community in neighbourhoods across Canada, and encourage families to embrace walking and cycling to and from school. asserted
They → provide → school
Parachute, Canada’s leaders in injury prevention, wants to celebrate these safety champions through our Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard contest. asserted
Parachute → want → contest
The annual contest was launched in 2005 to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of caring crossing guards who help keep our children safe. asserted
who → launch → children
Since 2022, the contest is supported by Desjardins Insurance, Parachute’s exclusive road-safety partner. asserted
contest → support → Insurance
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