http://madd.ca/index.html The latest press releases from MADD Canada. en-us Copyright 2009 MADD Canada Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:52:00 EDT 10 http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20100310.htm We are writing to express our concern regarding the Rahim Jaffer case and particularly the withdrawal of impaired driving charges as part of a plea bargain reached on March 9, 2010 which resulted in Mr. Jaffer being convicted of the lesser charge of careless driving. Wed, 10 MAR 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20100210.htm Incarceration necessary for repeat drinking drivers, but emphasis should also be placed on early intervention to prevent people from becoming chronic re-offenders in the first place. Wed, 10 FEB 2010 09:30:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091221.htm As holiday festivities swing into full gear, MADD Canada is extending its best wishes to all Canadians for a safe and happy holiday. Mon, 21 DEC 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091210.htm Alcool NB Liquor and its customers have raised $44107 for MADD Canada and the fight to stop impaired driving. Thu, 10 DEC 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091202.htm Ontario takes top honours for effective impaired driving laws in MADD Canada's Rating the Provinces and Territories - The 2009 Report, a comprehensive assessment of provincial and territorial progress towards reducing impaired driving. Wed, 02 DEC 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091201.htm With the holiday season and New Year's approaching, LCBO is once again offering its customers the chance to support MADD Canada and its fight to stop impaired driving. Tue, 01 DEC 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091117.htm On November 18, 2009, MADD Canada joins victim support organizations and the Canadian Global Road Safety Committee to observe a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada. Tue, 17 NOV 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091105.htm MADD Canada's red ribbon serves as a symbol of safe and sober driving and as a tribute to those who have been killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. The annual awareness campaign runs from now until January 4, 2010 to promote sober driving throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Thu, 05 NOV 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091029.htm MADD Canada urges everyone to keep the Halloween celebrations safe. Don't drive impaired, don't ride with an impaired driver and call 911 if you suspect an impaired driver. Thu, 29 OCT 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091021.htm Recochem, a leading producer, formulator and packager of automotive and chemical products, is donating 10 cents from the sale of every 3.78 litre jug of its windshield washer fluid to MADD Canada. The Recochem brand is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart Canada. Wed, 21 OCT 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20091009-1.htm Canadians across the country are preparing for their Thanksgiving feasts this weekend, yet for the thousands of people who have lost loved ones to impaired driving, it is a difficult time because someone is missing from the celebration. Fri, 9 OCT 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20090928.htm MADD Canada and Alcool NB Liquor are proud to announce the debut of Fini, MADD Canada's first High School Multi-Media Assembly Program for French students. Mon, 28 SEP 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20090925.htm MADD Canada is proud to welcome Federal Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada, The Honourable Rob Nicholson, to its annual National Chapter Leadership Conference taking place this weekend in Toronto, Ontario. Fri, 25 SEP 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://madd.ca/english/news/pr/p20090918.htm The Honourable Bill Estabrooks, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal announced the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act today. The key amendment calls for an increase in the roadside licence suspension for drivers with a 0.05% BAC from the current 24 hours to seven days. Fri, 18 SEP 2009 09:00:00 EDT