MADD Canada's statement
of beliefs
- That our primary purposes are to eliminate the death and injury caused by impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime.
- That MADD Canada is a grassroots organization that draws its strength, energy and leadership from its volunteers.
- That active participation in MADD Canada Chapter activities is productive for the community and encourages healing for many victims of impaired driving.
- That an aggressive legislative and public policy advocacy program is necessary to achieve MADD Canada’s purposes.
- That a Victims’ Bill of Rights must be established in law; parallel to but not infringing on the rights of the accused.
- That a balanced program of public awareness, education, legislation, and aggressive enforcement by police, crown attorneys, and the courts is essential to eliminating impaired driving.
- That while an individual’s decision to consume alcohol is a private matter, driving after consuming alcohol is a public matter.
- That impaired drivers and others who directly contribute to the crime of impaired driving must be held accountable for their behaviour.
- That drugs and the mixture of drugs and alcohol contribute to the death and injury caused by impaired driving crashes.
- That rehabilitation of impaired drivers is essential.
- That driving is a privilege, not a right.
- That impaired driving crashes are not accidents.
MADD Canada’s Strategic
Plan
MADD Canada's Strategic Plan establishes broad objectives
and identifies areas of focus for the national organization.
Victim Support -- increase outreach, develop training
programs, and review materials
Public Education/Awareness -- campaigns for general population,
youth, repeat offenders, and media, and to raise greater awareness
regarding civil liability
Legislative Reform -- federal and provincial policies,
victim support, alcohol policies
Growth and Organizational Enhancement -- increase numbers
of Chapters, volunteers, increase fundraising programs and results,
engage new partnerships, continue development of applied research
activities
