’s Impaired Mission: Support Support Victims Driving Violent Crime. MADD This Stop And To To Of

Spring 2006 support forourpublicpolicy.” MPs fromallPartieswhohaveexpressedtheir the newJusticeMinisterandwithhostof expectations withthechangeinOttawa– of MADDCanada.“Wehavegreat to act,”saysKarenDunham,NationalPresident 0.05% BAClaw. driving measures,andcreatinganewfederal violent crimes,establishingdrugimpaired including eliminatingconditionalsentencesfor five specificimpaireddrivinginitiatives, urged ournationalrepresentativestoconsider Canada supportersacrossthecountryhave Parliament, andthroughtheelection,MADD impaired drivinglegislation.Throughthepast hopes thisParliamentwillresultinnew Government electedinOttawa,MADDCanada 1-800-665-6233, ext. 227, [email protected] For moreinformation contact Music Therapy, CreativeMemories,Children’s Grief,TeachingsoftheMedicine Wheel,andmore. on thefollowingtopics:Grief &Trauma,CopingwithInjuries,YouthGrief,AsktheExperts, Along withourannualCandlelight VigilofHopeandRemembrance,workshopswillbe conducted traumatic, life-alteringexperience. Canada’s bereavedandinjured victimsalongthelongjourneyinsearchofinnerpeace after a and theavailabilityofcaring professionals attheVictims’Weekend,hashelpedmanyof MADD honour lovedoneslostorinjuredduetoimpaireddriving. The feelingofsupportandfellowship, From Weekend andCandlelightVigil MADD Canada’s 2006 NationalVictims’ the changeinOttawa Great expectations with “Now isthetimeforourfederalParliament With thenewFederalConservative April 28to30,2006 , victims ofimpaireddrivingfromacrossCanadawillcome togetherto Ardene Vicioso, TrainingAdministration Manager . reduce theincidentsofimpaireddriving.What comprehensive fashioninordertosignificantly to theplateandmakeadifference.” we areaskingourfederalpoliticianstostepup our country. the numberonecriminalcauseofdeathin is longoverdue. combat impaireddriving,legislationinCanada experience pointingtomoreeffectivemeans new evidenceavailableandtheinternational that theyareGovernmentmembers.“Withthe discussing newlegislationwiththoseMPsnow in Opposition.Sheislookingforwardto encouragement fromConservativeMPswhen organization receivedsupportand “The crimeneedstobeaddressedina Mrs. Dunhampointsoutthatthe MATTERS There areknownsolutionsand Parliament needstoaddress ______at , More onpage2 MATTERS

Great expectations from page 1 On the subject of a lower BAC, the Conservatives wrote: “While we do not have a position as a party on the reduction of the BAC to 0.05, one of our Members of Parliament, Mark Warawa, has sponsored a Private Member’s Bill in this regard and our Justice Critic, , is in support of Mr. Warawa’s initiative.” [To read further on MADD Canada’s policies and its exchanges during the election campaign, visit the Take Action! section of the website.]

“We’ll be working with all newly elected MPs to have new legislation passed this Parliament,” says Chris George, MADD Canada’s Director of Communications and Public Policy. “MADD Canada has worked with the new Justice Minister, Vic Toews, for years – dating back to Shown in this photo from the Fall, Karen Dunham, MADD Canada's National when he was a Provincial Justice President (right), met with MP, and now Justice Minister, Vic Toews. Minister in Manitoba. We have many supporters in all Caucuses, and we have been asking for is injured. This authority to demand we look forward to renewing old achievable and it will produce more breath (or blood) samples should working relationships.” effective impaired driving laws,” be extended to a hospital or “We have hopes that Minister states Mrs. Dunham. medical office. Toews’ focus on crime will • Amending the Criminal Code to spearhead the action that’s needed to MADD Canada’s list of priority establish a new 0.05% BAC law. see results in the fight against policies is: • Re-introducing drug impaired impaired driving,” says Mr. George. • Eliminating the use of conditional driving legislation that will “There are many reasons to be sentences for violent crimes, provide police with the legal optimistic. Our policies are based on including impaired driving framework to apprehend and empirical evidence that speaks to causing death and impaired charge drug impaired drivers. their effectiveness. They are very driving causing bodily harm. popular with Canadians.” Mr. • Strengthening the presumptions During the election, the George surmises, “MPs in this regarding the use of breath or Conservative Party wrote the minority Parliament can demonstrate blood test evidence so as to organization to state they were very their ability to work together to pass narrow ‘evidence to the contrary’ supportive of MADD Canada’s needed impaired driving legislation.” defences, referring specifically to policies. The Conservatives singled MADD Canada has already the Carter Defence (or ‘Two- out one policy point as one of their begun its push to have new Drink Defence’) and the ‘Last priorities: “Included in our efforts is legislation passed in this Parliament. Drink Defence.’ our commitment to end conditional For those interested in participating • Providing authorities with the sentences (house arrest) for serious with the organization’s public policy statutory authority to demand a crimes, including impaired driving efforts, visit the Take Action! breath (or blood) sample at the causing death or serious injury.” section on the website to learn how scene of a crash where a person The correspondence specifically you might help. has been killed or seriously stated support for each policy item. Page Two National President’s Message MATTERS Thank you! Let’s keep up the good work!

2006 holds a great deal of promise for our organization. The events of the Fall last year have provided us with new reasons for hope. Many thanks have to go to individuals across Canada – and our organization as a whole – for advancing the fight against impaired driving. First, our Chapters did a wonderful job with Project Red Ribbon. This year’s campaign raised awareness to new levels in communities. Our organization, again, distributed over four million red ribbons and we participated in roadside police checkstops, manned displays in malls and community forums, and partnered with community leaders and media to ensure the message of ‘Don’t drink and drive’ was repeated as often in as many places as possible. We thank those members and supporters who fly red ribbons on their vehicles and/or tie a ribbon onto their Karen Dunham on Parliament Hill with Senator Marjory LeBreton keychain throughout the year – you are making an important statement about sober driving. I also would like to thank those Chapters and And on a personal note… as we look to this year, two individuals who joined me in making our voice heard people who are very close to the nerve centre of our during the federal election. Our newly elected MPs will organization deserve recognition for their recent honours: continue to hear from the organization about our priority Senator Marjory LeBreton was named to the Stephen policy initiatives – issues like 0.05% BAC and proper Harper Cabinet as Senate Leader. It goes without saying police authority to obtain BAC samples at a crash scene that our organization is indeed fortunate to have Marjory and/or from hospital personnel. at the centre of federal government policy, at the Prime The strength of our message is found in the work that Minister’s side. With Marjory, we know we have one of thousands of Canadians have accomplished in making the finest people in Government – someone who can attest contact with their local MPs and continuing an important first hand to the harm of impaired driving and knows dialogue of how to make our roads safer from impaired explicitly what needs to be done to improve impaired drivers. So, I appreciate your efforts to date and, with the driving laws in our country. new Government, I hope we can keep the pressure on our Also, congratulations to Andrew Murie, who was elected representatives to follow through on their recently recognized by one of his alma maters, Mohawk promises. College. Andy received an Alumni of Distinction Award for, in part, his efforts in strengthening the MADD In supporting victims Canada organization. Andy has demonstrated great A very special thank you goes out to our volunteers leadership skills in his years with us, and it was wonderful who are assisting victims and their families manage the to learn that his former school would recognize and strain of an impaired driving incident. Whether you are celebrate our success. assisting with the court process, the grieving process, or In closing, as National President, I am so pleased to see are providing resources and references for those looking all our supporters – involved Chapter members and for extra help, our support of victims is the core value of volunteers who help victims in need – put out such a our organization. Your work represents the heart and soul committed effort to raise and further issues of impaired of what our organization is all about. I thank you for your driving to new heights. Thank you. No question, it is our dedication to making a victim’s tribulation a little easier collective efforts that give us hope in this upcoming year. to bear – for being there with your unwavering support. Likewise, our appreciation goes to our many partners in the medical, emergency services, public health and funeral service fields who partner with our local Chapters to give your respective communities the kind of coordinated support it needs to best cope with the Karen Dunham senseless crime of impaired driving. National President Page Three MATTERS

Social hosts’ liability

Zoe Childs’ Supreme Court Appeal The standard of care expected of social Hearing: Determining social hosts’ hosts would not be an onerous or responsibilities when they have a unreasonable one. The obligation is BYOB event on their property. simply to discourage or try to dissuade the guest from driving away drunk. In mid-January, the Supreme Court This obligation may be met by simply heard an appeal in the Zoe Childs case. asking the guest for his or her keys, The issue in the case was whether hosts offering the guest a lift home, calling of a BYOB event have a legal him or her a cab, or offering to allow obligations. The broader issue is “Do obligation to take reasonable steps to the guest to sleep over. It is our you have a moral or ethical obligation discourage impaired guests from position that a host of an alcohol- to call the police?” I’ll leave that to driving away from their event. related event cannot stand idly by and everyone’s individual conscience. But do absolutely nothing as their the courts are most unlikely to require a MADD Canada’s Legal Director, intoxicated guest staggers towards his host to call the police. Professor Robert Solomon, comments or her car. We believe that this would on the matter. fall below the standard of reasonable Q: What were your observations care expected in our society. of the recent Supreme Court [The Zoe Childs case background: hearings? On January 1, 1999, Desmond Q: Does MADD Canada suggest Desormeaux crashed into the vehicle in physical intervention? Is it the Solomon: I thought the Court was very which Zoe Childs was a passenger, hosts’ responsibility to call the attentive to the issues in the Zoe Childs killing her boyfriend and rendering her police when they know someone case. We’ll have to wait to see what the a paraplegic. Desormeaux had just left has left their house impaired? Court decides. The decision will likely the BYOB New Year’s Eve party of his be handed down in 4 to 6 months. I long-time friend, Dwight Courrier, and Solomon: No. The question a host believe that the Supreme Court will Julie Zimmerman. His blood-alcohol must ask is, “Have I made a reasonable recognize an obligation on the part of concentration was almost three times effort to discourage the guest from social hosts if they’re serving alcohol. the legal limit for driving.] driving away drunk?” You will not be That’s not new. That is consistent with held liable simply because your existing law. reasonable efforts fail. You are only going to be held liable if, as in the Zoe The unique aspect in the Zoe Childs Question: What is the Childs case, you do nothing to case was that the party was a BYOB significance of this case? discourage your intoxicated guest (and, event. I believe the Court will also What will it mean for people in the Childs case, a known alcoholic) recognize a duty in this situation, but wanting to host a party? from driving. No one is requiring you will impose a somewhat lower standard to make a flying tackle of the local of care than that expected of a host Professor Robert Solomon: The football star to prevent him from who is providing the alcohol. Again, essential issue in the Zoe Childs case is leaving your property. imposing a duty on a host of a BYOB whether social hosts of a BYOB event event is wholly consistent with have any legal obligation to discourage On the second point, it is most doubtful accepted principles of negligence law. an intoxicated guest from driving. It is that the Canadian courts will require Having reviewed the trial transcript, I MADD Canada’s position that people you to call the police if you believe a believe there is more than ample who host alcohol-related events should guest is driving away intoxicated. If evidence to conclude, as the trial judge be required to take reasonable steps to you have taken other steps to did, that the hosts knew that prevent an intoxicated guest from discourage an intoxicated guest from Desormeaux was intoxicated and knew driving. leaving, I believe that you will be that he was driving. viewed as discharging your legal Continued on page 5... Page Four Social hosts’ Understanding the MATTERS Consequences of a Loved One’s Impaired Driving

Supported by a grant from The Law Foundation of , Understanding the Consequences of a Loved One’s Impaired Driving is MADD Canada’s newest booklet and consists of four sections that will assist families in supporting and encouraging their loved ones to make safer, more responsible choices: • Alcohol and its Adverse Consequences • Legal Consequences of Impaired Driving • Insurance and Financial Consequences • Resources

This booklet can be downloaded free from http://www.madd.ca/english/services/resources.html. For more information contact Gloria Appleby, Victim Services Manager, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 222, [email protected] or your local Chapter.

SocialFrom MADD Canada’s hosts’ perspective, it will beliability a positive Even if there is a claim, the likelihood of a social host development if the Supreme Court finds that social hosts being held liable is small. The duty is limited and the standard have some legal obligation to discourage their intoxicated of care is very low. In other words, the kind of things that guests from driving. It will create a strong financial most hosts already do in their homes – such as offering a incentive for those planning, organizing and hosting guest a lift home, offering to call a cab, or offering to put them alcohol-related events on their own property to act up for the night – will meet their obligations. responsibly. The end result will be fewer impaired drivers on Will homeowner insurance rates need to rise? The the roads and fewer alcohol-related deaths and injuries. insurance industry may posture that they will be forced to raise rates. This does seem to be a frequent industry response But what does a decision in favour of Zoe Childs mean to all types of claims in all types of situations. However, the for homeowners and their home insurance? reality is that recognizing social host liability in the Zoe Childs case does not justify increasing insurance rates. Solomon: The Zoe Childs case doesn’t represent a Relatively few cases will arise and in most cases, the fundamental change in the homeowners’ current risk homeowner will meet the standard of care and be absolved of potential. Homeowners already have an obligation as liability. occupiers to ensure that what occurs on their property doesn’t You need to remember what happened in the Zoe Childs pose an unreasonable risk to their guests. case. Desormeaux was a known alcoholic and the best friend A decision in Ms. Childs’ favour will simply recognize that of the homeowner. The homeowner knew that Desormeaux a homeowner also has some legal obligation in those limited drank and drove, knew that he had lost his licence, and knew cases, when they know or ought to know that a guest is that he drove without insurance. Courrier invited Desormeaux impaired and is planning to drive. Simply because a host has a to a small New Year’s Eve party at his house. He watched duty does not mean that he or she will be held liable. In the Desormeaux carry in a sizeable quantity of alcohol. Childs case, the hosts did nothing to try to dissuade Desormeaux, a man of average build, consumed Desormeaux from driving away impaired. Had Courrier approximately 12 beers in two hours, reaching almost three simply asked Desormeaux for his keys or offered to call him a times the legal limit for driving. The trial judge concluded, on cab and Desormeaux refused, I doubt that Courrier would the evidence, that Desormeaux was exhibiting obvious signs have even been sued. This is hardly an onerous obligation. of intoxication at the party. Moreover, Courrier spent a large The likelihood of a homeowner being sued is small. The amount of time with Desormeaux in the small recreation room first place an impaired driving victim will turn is to the drunk just before leaving. Courrier walked Desormeaux – the known driver’s insurance. With most people having a million dollars’ alcoholic who had just consumed 12 beers – to his car and did worth of liability coverage, victims are unlikely to look nothing to discourage him from driving away. I don’t think beyond the driver’s insurance unless they suffer catastrophic we’re going to see this accumulation of facts in very many injuries. Consequently, there will be relatively few claims. cases. Fortunately, 95% of the homeowners already do more than enough to meet whatever legal duty and standard of care the Supreme Court is likely to impose. Page liability Five MATTERS Chapter Notebook

Having just completed one of their busiest Project Red In the West... Ribbon campaigns ever, MADD Halton/Peel Chapter is looking forward to hosting elections and voting in a full new On May 26th, 27th and 28th, MADD Canada Chapter executive for the coming year. Planning is well underway members and Community Leaders from Manitoba, for their Spring events: car washes, mall displays and a Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the possible concert. This Chapter is always out and about in Yukon will meet in Calgary, Alberta for the 2006 Western the community. Region Conference. Volunteers will be offered sessions, all geared towards enhancing MADD Canada’s programs Several Ontario Chapters will and services in their home communities. Our community be hosting the MADD Canada strength depends on the vibrancy of our volunteers. Strides for Change walkathon. MADD Canada volunteers keep the momentum going! Look for this event to be taking place in Barrie, London, MADD Canada would like to welcome our newly elected Waterloo, Kawartha Lakes, Board of Directors to the MADD Central Saskatchewan St. Catharines, and Thunder Chapter. John Bergen, Chapter President, looks forward to Bay. These Chapters are well continuing to offer MADD Canada programs and services to underway in the planning of this the people in Saskatoon and surrounding area. If you are great community event. For interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the local more information about Strides Chapter at [email protected]. for Change, how you can get involved or how to contact one of these Chapters, please MADD Canada is also very pleased to welcome one new visit the MADD Canada website at www.madd.ca. Chapter and one new Community Leader to the province of Alberta. MADD LaCrete has recently elected Suzanne Aside from participating in a number of R.I.D.E. Programs Fehr as President and we welcome Gayle Speidel-Bielech as during the Holiday Season, MADD has developed a a Community Leader in Lloydminster, Alberta. partnership with Aramark at the Scotia Bank Place. During all home games of the Ottawa Senators, MADD Ottawa volunteers accompany an Aramark employee to tend to their In Ontario... Aramark Designated Driver counter. Designated Drivers who identify themselves at the counter are given a coupon The residents of Dufferin County enjoyed the Guns, Hoses for complimentary sodas. MADD Ottawa volunteers also and Broken Noses Hockey Event with a fun game of hockey attended Ottawa 67’s hockey games throughout the month played by local police, fire and emergency personnel. of December to sell 50/50 tickets with a local Kiwanis MADD Dufferin County was the recipient of the proceeds group. from this fun-filled event. It is always wonderful when the community comes together to support the mission of Along with three other organizations, MADD Quinte is a MADD Canada and our local Chapters. sponsor of the Trail Park where Centre Hastings OPP held R.I.D.E. Programs covering 1000 km of trail. They handed MADD Durham Region will again be holding their out packages containing an ATV license plate, flashlight, volunteer appreciation night in conjunction with their annual red ribbons and information on safety and sobriety while awards ceremony. This year’s event will again entice the enjoying the ATV trails. The Chapter has also been many Durham volunteers, members and media to attend advertising during Bulls’ games; on January 28, the Chapter because of the unique dessert sampling opportunity supplied had a “puck drop” to honour a local victim, manned a by area restaurants. The Durham Chapter is also very display and handed out red ribbons to all spectators. Until excited about the opening of their new office in Oshawa and the end of the hockey season, MADD Canada’s public look forward to the public and students being able to stop by service announcements will play twice during each game, to pick up information on the issues of impaired driving. MADD Quinte’s banner will be visible in the arena and the Chapter will have a half-page ad in the official program as Page well as a mention on the Bulls’ website. Six Chapter Notebook MATTERS

On the Regional Presidents’ Conference Call held recently, many Chapters reported successful Project In Québec... Red Ribbon campaigns. Sharon Clarke, President of In Montreal, students from Université du Québec à MADD Avalon, St. John’s, Montréal (UQAM) enrolled in a course on the NL, highlighted her Chapter’s organization of community events and they offered to local launch in the early put together a fundraiser in a local establishment. They morning hours of November were in charge of all aspects of the event, from 1st. Congratulations to promotion and fundraising to booking the venue and Chapter members and band. The students, led by Joëlle Charpentier, managed volunteers for being the first to raise over $3,000 that was generously donated to in the country to launch the MADD Montreal. Congratulations! We hope you all 2005 Project Red Ribbon received an A+! campaign! Prior to the holidays, MADD West Island participated in an awareness day at their local Canadian Tire, organized jointly by the Station 1 Police and a local radio station. During the event, local personalities were enlisted to drink and be tested by police while different guests spoke to the crowd. Chapter President Graham Doughty told the story of his daughter who was killed by a drinking driver, and Louise White encouraged observers to get involved with their local Chapter. Outside, crashed cars were on display and the police set up roadblocks to remind motorists to drive safely during the Holiday Season.

In the Atlantic Region...

Chapters and Community Leaders are looking forward once again to Spring 2006 for the 3rd Atlantic Regional Conference scheduled for May 5-7. MADD Southeastern New Brunswick will be this year’s host Chapter as delegates from across these 4 provinces gather at the Ramada Crystal Palace in Moncton.

This conference promises to be an excellent weekend White memorial crosses were placed on the lawn of the as volunteers will register to participate in the MADD local RCMP station in conjunction with MADD Canada Victim Level II and Death Notification Antigonish to symbolize the number of impaired Trainings. Additional workshops in volunteer driving deaths during the holiday season. development will also be offered for those Chapter members in attendance. On Saturday evening, the Gilles Francoeur, President, MADD Madawaska public is invited to a moving Candlelight Vigil, where reported over 1,200 brochures had recently been delegates will have an opportunity to participate in a handed out and Rogers Cable gave good coverage to Memorial Service of Hope and Remembrance. MADD Canada’s policy on lowering the BAC to .05.

MADD Bay St. George volunteer Rose Marie Parks highlighted that her Chapter recently invited the only RCMP DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) in the province of Newfoundland to the Chapter Board meeting to address the membership on drug impaired issues. Page Seven Public Awareness/Education MATTERS MADD Canada Celebrates

National Volunteer Week (NVW), April 23rd – April 29th, 2006

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April 21st – April 23rd, 2006

As a grassroots organization, MADD Canada’s MADD Canada wishes to acknowledge and thank our volunteers are the heart and soul of the organization. over 7,500 dedicated adult and youth volunteers across NVW is a special time set aside in April each year to Canada who contribute their time and efforts in support of honour and recognize all Canadians who donate time and our mission. Thank you for everything you do! energy to their fellow citizens. NVW also raises awareness of the vital contributions that volunteers make Happy Volunteer Week and to our communities and our country. Happy Global Youth Service Day! GYSD is an international celebration of youth volunteerism. It’s a time when youth across the world Interested in learning more about recognizing your join together to do good things for great causes. local volunteers? Visit Volunteer Canada’s website for Last year in Canada, Canadian youth amassed an lots of great information and free materials http:// outstanding 85,000 youth volunteer hours for Global www.volunteer.ca/volcan/eng/promote/index.php or Youth Service Day. This year promises to be even better contact Renata Cvitkovic, Volunteer Development – and Youth all across Canada can be part of it! Consultant, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 243, rcvitkovic@ madd.ca. MADD Canada Develops Classroom Educational Tool

MADD Canada was the recent recipient of a grant from Health Canada’s Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund to develop and distribute an educational tool for use in high school classrooms. Designed to discourage the initiation of alcohol and cannabis use, prevent the progression to more frequent or regular use and reduce harms associated with use, it will include an interactive DVD with a classroom discussion and activity guide for facilitators. This campaign will showcase three distinct versions - one for Aboriginal students, one for Francophone students and another for English speaking students. Each DVD will feature four common scenarios teens face such as binge drinking, violence and impaired driving from alcohol and/or drugs, with preventative tips and best practices that were designed from research and focus groups. Students will understand the relative risk as well as points where they can make positive decisions to change the outcome. The DVDs will be distributed free to schools across Canada in September 2006. Page Eight Public Awareness/Education MATTERS Death Notification Training

MADD Canada provides this sought after this training in Alberta. For more information or training to ensure victims of impaired driving to book a session, contact Gillian Phillips, 1-866- offences, as well as victims of other crimes and 900-6233, ext. 221, [email protected]. tragedy, are given this terrible news in the most In Ontario, MADD Canada has been the compassionate and capable manner possible. grateful recipient of another grant from the MADD Canada’s Death Notification Training Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General for continues to be successful across the country. In the period of December 2005 to March 2006. Alberta, Jim Fell, trained facilitator for DNT has The response following the funding recently broken new ground by conducting a announcement has been overwhelming. At DNT session at the University of Alberta Hospital time of writing, 23 sessions had already been for Physician Residents. Since June of 2005, a booked with Police Services, EMS Services total of 476 Police Officers, EMS personnel, and Victim Services agencies to train over Victim Service Workers/Volunteers, Social 1,000 professionals. If you are interested in Workers, etc. have been trained to booking a session while this funding is still compassionately deliver the terrible news of a available, please call Ardene Vicioso at 1- loved one’s death to family members. 800-665-6233, ext. 227, [email protected]. MADD Canada is grateful for funding from Outside of Alberta and Ontario, some the Alberta Solicitor General and Public funding is still available so please contact the Security Victims of Crime program to provide National Office for more information.

The All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Boom

Since the 1970s the popularity of the ATV has grown. The Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research** With this increased exposure has come a rise in injuries examined the 20 ATV-related deaths that occurred in that — most of them preventable. Speed, inexperience, province between July 1999 and June 2002. Among its improper apparel, non-use of helmets, and alcohol are findings: common factors. In February 2003, the Canadian • The majority (55 per cent) occurred in the summer, Institute for Health Information* (CIHI) reported a 50 per between July and September. cent increase in hospitalizations due to ATVs over the • Eighty-five per cent of the deceased were the drivers past five years. of the ATV. According to CIHI, children between the ages of five • At least 60 per cent of the fatalities were due to head and 19 accounted for more than one-third (36 per cent) of injuries. all ATV-related injuries. Of the 92 ATV-related severe • Children and teens represented 45 per cent of those injury admissions in 2000/2001 where alcohol killed, including two passengers and seven drivers. involvement was recorded, 26 per cent had consumed The deceased drivers were all between 10 and 15 alcohol. The provinces with the largest increases in ATV- years old. related injuries were New Brunswick (90 per cent) and • Alcohol was involved in 45 per cent of the deaths. Alberta (89 per cent). To raise public awareness of the dangers of operating an ATV under the influence of alcohol, MADD Canada has a new poster called: “The Trail Ends Here”. To download this poster, visit our website at www.madd.ca THE TRAIL or order it from The Corporate Image, [email protected].

* Canadian Institute for Health Information, February 5, 2003: ENDS HERE All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Injuries Resulting in Hospitalization on the Rise. ** Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research, Injury Control Alberta, August 2002: All terrain vehicle deaths in Alberta. Page Nine Fundraising MATTERS “Remembering Victims” - MADD Canada’s Memorial Tribute Fund

What is MADD Canada’s How can you help grow Memorial Tribute Fund? your Memorial Tribute Fund? A Memorial Tribute Fund is a fund set up in the name of You can make a single donation or you can choose to join your loved one which celebrates and commemorates their the Monthly Donor program in support of your Memorial life. It provides a way for family and friends to donate or Tribute Fund. Let your family and friends know about this raise money for MADD Canada in a way that is Memorial Tribute Fund set up in memory of your loved appropriate to them, in memory of their loved one. There is one so they can also donate to it. Anyone can contribute to no minimum donation. A Memorial Tribute Fund inspires the Fund in whatever way they wish – through a regular hope that some good continues to develop from such a gift perhaps, on anniversary dates, or by holding a special loss. fundraising event.

Why MADD Canada set up Every contribution made will act as a tribute, while giving Memorial Tribute Funds? important support to the work of MADD Canada. We set up Memorial Tribute Funds as a lasting way to There are many ways you can help grow your Memorial commemorate the life of someone special, your loved one, Tribute Fund – the opportunities are endless. In addition to while raising money to help fight impaired driving and your single donation or monthly donor support, you might support victims of this violent crime. The funds raised will consider the following to support your Fund: support MADD Canada’s efforts and provide hope that • Organize a collection at work, amongst friends, there will be a future without victims of impaired driving. or at church. • Leave a gift in your Will. How do I set up a Memorial Tribute Fund • Make a donation on Mother’s Day. in memory of my loved one? • Make a donation in lieu of presents. When holding a When you make a donation in memory of your loved one, birthday party, ask guests to support your Memorial you can establish a Memorial Tribute Fund in their name Tribute Fund instead of bringing presents. to honour their memory. It’s very easy to set up and we handle all of the administration. Together, we will remember those whose lives were lost, and make the future of Canada’s roads safer.

Join MADD Canada and help save lives through monthly donations

Your monthly gift provides a consistent and reliable • It’s flexible. You’re in control. You can increase, source of funding. decrease, pause or stop your donations at any time. Your monthly gift is cost-effective. Pre-authorized • It’s convenient. You’ll receive a consolidated donations can be processed more efficiently than single charitable receipt for all your donations for the gifts, leaving even more money to support our life-saving previous year in late February. programs. We guarantee that a minimum of 97% of your monthly gift will be directed to our programs. • It’s rewarding. By joining our monthly donation program, you will receive our quarterly newsletter, Your monthly gift will help ensure that we are able to MADD Matters, plus our annual report. You will also continue to reach people with our life-saving message have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to before so many more lives are lost. secure a better future for all of us. Together, we can make a difference. How monthly giving benefits you: • It’s easy. Just tell us whether you would prefer to use To join today, please contact Robin Atkinson, Page your chequing account or your credit card. Development & Donor Relations, at 1-800-665-6233, Ten ext. 226. 2004-2005 Financials MATTERS Thanks to our sponsors and your % donations, we have received... 83.6% of 83.6your donation is spent directly on $11,884,332 MADD Canada programs

Interest 0.8% Affinity 0.8% Other 0.2% Grants 1.5% Multi-Media show 1.6% Project Red Ribbon 3.3% CHAPTER SERVICES Corporate 12.7% PUBLIC fundraising AWARENESS 4.6% 21.2%

YOUTH SERVICES 14.5% PUBLIC EDUCATION 18.0%

FUNDRAISING & DONATIONS 87.2% ADMINISTRATION 16.4% VICTIM SERVICES 17.2%

Supporters

MADD Canada wishes to thank the following corporations, foundations and associations for their financial commitment to the work of MADD Canada. With your help, we provide dignified and compassionate support to victims of impaired driving. Together, we will stop impaired driving, save lives and prevent injuries.

Platinum ($10,000.00 + ) Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation Cannington Construction Ltd. Alberta Solicitor General Maple Leaf Foods Inc. City of Saskatoon Police Health Canada's Drug Strategy Miller Memorial Foundation Collins Rankin Insurance Community Initiatives Fund MOBB Medical Ltd. Delmar International Inc. Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General PPG Canada Inc. Gilmour Insurance Brokers Ontario Trillium Foundation School Sisters of Notre Dame Goodman and Carr LLP Winners Merchants International L.P. Selkirk Canada Corporation John Bear Pontiac Buick Sisters of Mercy Johnson & Johnson Medical Products Gold ($5,000.00 + ) Stitt Feld Handy Group Knights of Columbus Nevada AMW Direct & Interactive Students Administrative Council of the Linamar Corporation Beck Taxi Ltd. University of Toronto Mainway Insurance Brokers Inc. Health Canada - Alberta/NWT Region TDS Automotive Canada, Inc. Newmarket Veteran’s Association Home Depot of Canada Inc. - Old Oakville The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Niagara Police Services Board Store - 7003 TNI The Network Inc. Norma Hiscock Interiors Impact Auto Auctions Ltd. Tridel Corporation Palliser Furniture Ltd. Prime Outdoor Rabobank Nederland Canadian Branch The Corporate Image Bronze ($500.00 + ) Regional Police Special Fund The Responsive Marketing Group Inc. Art of Display.com Reitmans Canada Limited A.T.S.S.A. Toronto Chapter Saint John Police Force Silver ($1,000.00 + ) Al Roadburg Foundation ShawCor Ltd. Canadian Hospital Specialties Auto Dealers Administrative Services Inc. Shumka Craig & Moore Adjusters Caring Hands Publishing Bickerton Brokers Ont. Ltd. Canada Ltd. Castool Precision Tooling Brock Aggregates Inc. Sprott Foundation Dynamic Fund Foundation & Associates Insurance Brokers Tesma International Inc. East Penn/Power Battery Bryson Bickerton Brokers Ont. Ltd. The Insurance Guys Eye to Eye Acquisition Inc. Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. W.L. Smith & Associates Limited Jackman Foundation Canada Post Warner Bros. Entertainment Canada Inc. LV Lomas Limited Canadian Stebbins Engineering Mfg. Co. Zellers Page Eleven Thanks to our Sponsors, who help us to stop impaired MATTERS driving and to support victims of this violent crime.

Official Sponsors Elementary school program Allstate Insurance Company of Canada (2005-2006) Dominion Automobile Association (DAA) Presenting Sponsor Guardian Interlock Systems KFC/Priszm Canadian Income Fund Project Red Ribbon campaign Health Sciences Association of Alberta Sponsors 2005 Impact Auto Auctions National Sponsor Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Title Sponsor Suzuki Canada Auto Dealers Foundation CIBC Allstate Insurance Company of Canada

Corporate Sponsors High school program (2005-2006) National Sponsor Fonora Textile Inc. Presenting Sponsor Suzuki Canada Auto Dealers Foundation LCBO General Motors of Canada Limited Saatchi & Saatchi Official/Provincial Sponsors National Sponsor BMO Bank of Montreal The Allstate Insurance Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Coyle Corrugated Containers Inc. Company of Canada Enterprise Rent-A-Car Alberta is proud to be an official Official Sponsor Labelad sponsor of MADD Canada. CN #TAXI

Provincial Sponsor Corporate Sponsors Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation AGF Management Limited Automall Network Community Sponsors L. Hansen's Forwarding Alberta Motor Association Lerners LLP CG & B Group Inc. Pizza Pizza RBC Financial Group Toronto Automobile Dealers Association The Leflar Foundation Campaign Supporters ® Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Vehicle Sponsors Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Allstate Insurance Company Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. Crosstown Motors Ltd. Halifax International Airport Authority Katz Group Canada Ltd. Lafarge Canada Inc. Contact Us Loblaw Companies Limited Phillips, Hager & North Investment Phone: 905-829-8805 1-800-665-MADD Management Ltd. Fax: 905-829-8860 Internet: http://www.madd.ca Email: [email protected] Procter & Gamble Inc. Mail: 2010 Winston Park Drive, Suite 500, Oakville, ON L6H 5R7 Restaurant Buona Notte Inc. Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Tembec Chair of Board of Directors: Marjory LeBreton Toromont Industries Ltd. National President: Karen Dunham Tyco Electronics Canada Ltd. Chief Executive Officer: Andrew Murie Wolverine Freight System

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