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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has taken legal action against KVPM Realty Limited, the company that operates Aerosports Trampoline Park in Scarborough, after an incident involving an unapproved zipline. According to the regulator, the event occurred in January 2026 and resulted in a child being treated by EMS and transported to Sick Kids hospital. The TSSA’s announcement, issued on March 13, 2026, states that charges were filed in the Ontario Court of Justice under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000. The regulator alleges multiple offences including operating a device without authorization and supplying false information to an inspector.
A video that circulated on social media shows a helmeted child using the device and then falling from a height; the recording was shared publicly by the child’s family and helped prompt scrutiny. The TSSA says its records show no permit had been issued for any zipline at the facility and that the device was shut down during the regulator’s inspection. The operator faces charges for running what the TSSA calls an unauthorized amusement device and for allegedly misleading an inspector during an earlier visit related to go-kart operations.
Allegations and charges
The charges laid by the TSSA include operating an amusement device without authorization, operating an amusement device in an unsafe manner, and providing false information to a regulator. Under provincial rules, amusement devices such as ziplines must receive permits and undergo review before they are used by the public. The agency emphasizes that these permits involve technical review, certification of mechanics, and inspections to verify safe condition and operation. The TSSA’s statement quotes Kelly Hart, vice-president of operations, underscoring the regulator’s mandate to enforce safety requirements and to pursue prosecution when necessary to protect public safety.
Inspection history and evidence
Before the January 2026 incident, TSSA records show an inspection at the Scarborough facility in December 2026 focused on two licensed go-kart tracks. During that visit a facility representative is alleged to have told the inspector there were no ziplines on site. When the agency responded to the later incident report, investigators identified the additional device and disabled it during the follow-up. The social media video, taken by the child’s mother, and on-scene emergency response details are cited by the regulator as part of the evidence that led to the charges being filed with the Ontario Court of Justice.
What the video and response show
The circulating clip appears to show the child wearing a helmet and traveling along the zipline before an abrupt fall from a significant height. First responders treated the child at the scene and transported them to Sick Kids for further care. For regulators, visual material combined with inspection findings and record checks can form a basis for enforcement when operations deviate from approved plans. The TSSA noted that devices operated outside of the permit process present an increased risk because they have not been through the agency’s technical reviews and approvals that aim to prevent such accidents.
Implications and next steps
The charges are now before the courts and will proceed through the Ontario justice system. For operators of recreational attractions, the case is a reminder of the legal requirement to secure permits, to disclose accurately during inspections, and to follow documented safety practices. The TSSA describes its role as reviewing design, issuing permits, inspecting equipment, and certifying personnel — activities it says are essential to maintaining safe operation of amusement devices. As this matter moves to court, it underscores the regulator’s stated commitment to holding operators accountable when the public is placed at risk.
Broader safety considerations
Beyond this single case, the incident raises broader questions about oversight and compliance at multi-activity facilities where attractions like trampolines, go-karts, and adventure courses coexist. The TSSA has reiterated that devices must not be placed into service without proper authorization and that providing misleading information to an inspector is itself an offence. For families and guardians, the episode serves as a caution about verifying safety credentials and asking venues about permits and inspection records before participation.