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.