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Read the organization's latest news releases and background notes on issues relating to the fight to stop impaired driving and to voice the needs of the victims of this violent crime.

Get the Facts on Privatized Alcohol Sales – MADD Canada Releases Newly-Updated Alcohol Policy Paper
National Media Release 
May 14, 2013

MADD Canada’s National Road Safety Campaign Launches in Saint John
National Media Release
May 8, 2013

MADD Canada, MPI Launch “Long Weekend” School Assembly Program to educate Manitoba students about the dangers of impaired driving
Provincial Media Release
May 3, 2013

MADD Canada offers Hope and Healing to Victims of Impaired Driving at National Conference
National Media Release
April 26, 2013

Impaired Driving Victims Visit MPs to Promote Justice Committee Recommendations to Address Impaired Driving
National Press Release
April 24, 2013

Michael Hanson of Glass Tiger Produces Original Song for MADD Canada and Victims of Impaired Driving
National Press Release
March 27, 2013

Trade Your Car Keys for Green Pints This St. Patrick’s Day
National Press Release
March 14, 2013

MADD Canada, SLGA and SGI Show Saskatchewan Students an Unforgettable Long Weekend
Provincial Press Release
February 28, 2013

MADD Canada Tackles Common Misperception about BC’s IRP Program
Provincial Press Release
February 14, 2013

PEILCC sponsors MADD Canada School Assembly Program presentations in 2013
Provincial Press Release
February 11, 2013

MADD Canada responds to criticism of BC’s impaired driving laws
Provincial Press Release
February 8, 2013

MADD Canada Response to Juristat Report 2013
January 10, 2013

Ring in the New Year with a Resolution to Prevent Impaired Driving
National Press Release 
December 28, 2012

Celebrate the Season Responsibly - Drive Sober
National Press Release
December 20, 2012

MADD Canada Welcomes Implementation of Manitoba’s Interlock Sanctions for First Time Offenders
Provincial Press Release
December 13, 2012

MADD Canada attends the opening of a new Service Ontario Centre in Mississauga
Photo Feature
December 8, 2012

Where Is The Issue of Public Safety in Discussions Around Privatizing Alcohol Sales, MADD Canada Asks?
Provincial Press Release
December 4, 2012

Let a sober driver quarterback your Grey Cup celebrations this weekend
National Press Release
November 22, 2012

MADD Canada Observes National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
National Press Release
November 20, 2012

Canada needs a better approach to stopping drug-impaired drivers, says MADD Canada
National Media Release
November 7, 2012

MADD Canada celebrates 25th anniversary of Project Red Ribbon and launches new PSA campaign
Provincial Press Release
November 7, 2012

MADD Canada and Allstate Canada Launch 25th Annual Project Red Ribbon 
to Prevent Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

National Media Release 
November 1, 2012 

MADD Canada Goes Mobile
National Media Release
October 22, 2012

Provincial licence suspension programs: British Columbia leads the way, while Quebec needs to improve its impaired driving laws, says MADD Canada
National Media Release
October 11, 2012

Realistic Scenarios, Moving Personal Stories Dominate MADD Canada’s New Program To Educate Students About Risks of Impaired Driving
National Media Release 
October 2, 2012

MADD Canada Teams With NLC To Bring Sober Driving Message to NL Students
Provincial Media Release
September 26, 2012

MADD Canada, LCBO Launch “Long Weekend” School Assembly Program to educate Ontario students about the dangers of impaired driving
Provincial Media Release
September 12, 2012

Put the Keys Away When Celebrating this Last Long Weekend of Summer
National Media Release
August 30, 2012

MADD Canada and Kia Canada Inc. Team Up To "Drive Change" Among Canadian Students
National Media Release
August 21, 2012

Raising a Glass to Toast Canada’s Birthday? Put the Keys Away, Say MADD Canada and Allstate Canada
National Media Release
June 28, 2012

Teen’s Story Goes Mobile to Alert Motorists About Dangers of Impaired Driving
Regional Press Release,
June 21, 2012

Recover Lost Items More Easily and Support the Fight Against Impaired Driving with MADD Canada's New Recovery Tags
National Media Release
June 19, 2012

New Program Enlists Thompson Residents' Help To Stop Impaired Drivers
Provincial Press Release
June 1, 2012

MADD Canada’s Campaign 911 Enlists the Public’s Help to Stop Impaired Drivers 
Alberta Press Release
May 30, 2012

MADD Canada and Gino’s Pizza Team Up to Urge Students to Drive Sober This Prom and Grad Season
National Media Release
May 29, 2012

MADD Canada Urges Canadians to Keep This Long Weekend Crash-Free By Having A Sober Ride Home
National Media Release
May 17, 2012

MADD Canada Welcomes RID 911 Program to Portage la Prairie
Provincial Press Release
May 14, 2012

Mothers Marching on Parliament Hill in Support of Random Breath Testing
National Media Release
May 9, 2012

Victims Gain Support, Comfort, Hope at MADD Canada Conference 
National Media Release
April 26, 2012

MADD Canada Releases Its Latest Review of Provincial/Territorial Impaired Driving Laws
National Media Release
April 23, 2012

Sobriety Checkpoint, Special Guests Highlight Launch of MADD Canada's 2012 Campaign 911 Program
National Media Release
April 17, 2012

Don’t Rely on Luck this St. Patrick’s Day – Plan for a Safe Ride Home 
National Media Release
March 14, 2012

Time for Canada to Get Serious About Reducing Impaired Driving
National Media Release
March 6, 2012

Coaster Campaign Against .05% Sanctions Ignores Benefits of the Law
Provincial Press Release - Alberta
March 2, 2012

MADD Canada and AARDA Bring Anti-Impaired Driving Film to Students at Calgary School
Provincial Press Release - Alberta
March 2, 2012

Keep Impaired Driving Off the Trails This Winter
National Media Release
January 10, 2012

Increased Impaired Driving Charges Over Holiday Season Show Strong Need for Random Breath Testing in Canada
National Media Release
January 4, 2012

Reduce the Risk of Impaired Driving this New Year’s - MADD Canada’s Tips for Party-goers and Party Hosts
National Media Release
December 28, 2011

Wishing For a Crash-Free Holiday Season
National Media Release
December 21, 2011

Irving Oil and MADD Canada Expand Project Red Ribbon Partnership
National Press Release
December 15, 2011

MADD Nipissing Distributes Red Ribbons to Promote Sober Driving This Holiday Season
MADD Nipissing Release
November 3, 2011

LCBO's Spirit of Giving campaign raises funds for MADD Canada
Provincial Press Release
November 29, 2011

Intercepting Impaired Driving is a Winning Play this Grey Cup Weekend
National Press Release
November 23, 2011

MADD Ottawa launches Project Red Ribbon
MADD Ottawa Chapter Release
November 16, 2011

MADD London launches Project Red Ribbon
MADD London Chapter Release
November 14, 2011

MADD Canada and Allstate Canada Ask Canadians to Don a Red Ribbon in Support of Sober Driving This Holiday Season
National Press Release
November 1, 2011

MADD Canada: Keep Scary Moments at the Halloween Parties and Off the Roads – Drive Sober
National Press Release
October 26, 2011

MADD Canada Gives Thanks to Leaders in the Fight Against Impaired Driving this Thanksgiving Season
National Press Release
October 6, 2011

Ontario students see Damages caused by impaired driving in MADD Canada's new School Assembly Program
Provincial Press Release
September 15, 2011

Students See the "Damages" Caused by Impaired Driving in MADD Canada's Latest School Program
National Press Release
September 6, 2011

Stay Safe This Long Weekend – Drive Sober: MADD Canada
National Press Release
September 1, 2011

Young People Get Creative In the Fight Against Impaired Driving
National Press Release
August 2, 2011

MADD Canada Challenges Myths about the ‘Hard-Core’ Drinking Driver
National Press Release
July 6, 2011

MADD Canada: Don’t Let Impaired Driving Ruin the Canada Day Fun
National Press Release
June 29, 2011

Giant Tiger and its Customers Team With MADD Canada to Stop Impaired Driving
National Media Release
June 15, 2011

MADD Canada: Make Smart Plays During the Stanley Cup
National Press Release
May 31, 2011

Canadians Take Strides to End Impaired Driving With Annual Walk-a-thon
National Press Release
May 31, 2011

MADD Canada Challenges Canadians to Make This Long Weekend Free from Impaired Driving
National Press Release
May 19, 2011

MADD Canada Supports Amendments Proposed by the Province for MLCC
Provincial Press Release
May 19, 2011

MADD Canada Shows Students How Impaired Driving “Shatters” Lives
Provincial Press Release
May 11, 2011

Personal and Emotional Stories Highlight MADD Canada’s Annual Conference for Victims of Impaired Driving
National Press Release
April 29, 2011

MADD Canada’s Campaign 911 Takes to the Roads and Waterways to Stop Impaired Driving
National Press Release
April 20, 2011

MADD Canada Applauds Legislation Aimed at Impaired Drivers with Child Passengers
Provincial Press Release
April 1, 2011

It Takes More Than the Luck of the Irish to Get Home Safely on St. Patrick’s Day: MADD Canada
National Press Release
March 15, 2011

“Shattered” Returns to Manitoba to Educate Students on Dangers of Impaired Driving
Provincial Press Release
March 15, 2011

Put Lives First – Maintain Impaired Driving Law, MADD Canada Urges British Columbia Government
Provincial Press Release
March 3, 2011

New Program Strives to RID Brandon of Impaired Driving
Provincial Press Release
February 25, 2011

Saskatchewan Students See the “Shattered” Lives Caused by Impaired Driving
Provincial Press Release
January 31, 2011

Keep the Booze Away Until Riding is Done for the Day
National Press Release
January 12, 2011

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