Hi Mark,

I see your point. However, I don't think anybody sees this law as the ultimate answer to the many issues surrounding helmets. Mostly it's intended to remove from the Canadian market shoddy helmets that provide the illusion of protection. Ironically, these helmets, because they are often garish and/or covered with cartoon characters, are sometimes more expensive than there plainer, safer cousins.

Making sure the helmets on the market are the safest possible is a necessary first step in reducing TBIs. As a former hockey coach, I know that proper fitting is a huge issue. Even before my injury, I was involved in organizing free fitting clinics in shopping malls, rinks, etc...

I also think the big thing is to educate people about the actual mechanism of concussion. Too many people engage is reckless behavior, like elbows to the head and hits from behind, because they believe helmets can prevent all concussions. No helmet can keep your brain from moving inside your skull after a major impact.