New Canadian data is highlighting the risks faced by children using e-scooters and e-bikes, with 10 children reportedly dying last year from related injuries.

The figures come as electric bikes and scooters become increasingly common across Canadian communities, particularly among young people using them for transportation and recreation.

The latest findings are likely to intensify discussion around helmet use, age restrictions, road safety education and provincial micromobility regulations.

Safety advocates have increasingly urged families to treat powered bikes and scooters as serious road vehicles rather than ordinary recreational equipment. Speed, traffic exposure and collisions can create significant injury risks for inexperienced riders.

The issue also presents a challenge for municipalities and provinces as they attempt to balance the popularity of electric mobility with public safety.

The new figures could lead to renewed calls for stronger safety campaigns and clearer rules governing young riders.

For parents, the data serves as another warning that proper protective equipment, age-appropriate riding and awareness of traffic conditions remain important when children use electric bikes or scooters.