Today I would like to help the people, like me, who unfortunately have to go through what I went through. I want to help lessen the blow. That’s what I found most helpful.

Sandra Di Quinzio, Montreal, Quebec

It is through MADD Canada that we have found our voice.

Sara Williscroft, Youth Leader, Winnipeg, Manitoba

MADD Canada is where it is because of our volunteers – yet, to say this is not a big enough compliment to our volunteers’ energy, commitment, determination and passion to see a better and safer community. Louise Knox, National President, St. Paul, Alberta

Impaired drivers make victims of us all. Only by working together will we be able to educate the public and seek changes we need to legislation.

Constable Eric Booth, Provincial Police, Ottawa, Ontario

For myself, being part of the MADD Canada family and a mother of a surviving victim, I feel it is very important that our voices be heard for all the victims of impaired driving crashes.

Karen Dunham, Saint John, New Brunswick

Annual Report 2002-2003 The mission of MADD Canada is to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime. www.madd.ca

MADD Canada Chapters

Yukon Northshore* Whitehorse Ottawa Quinte British Columbia Sarnia/Lambton Cranbrook & District Sault Ste. Marie Central Okanagan St. Thomas Greater Vancouver Thunder Bay North Island Timiskaming & Area Upper Fraser Valley Timmins & Area Alberta Waterloo Region Calgary Wellington County Cold Lake Region Windsor & Essex County Edmonton and Area York Region Lakeland Area Medicine Hat & District Quebec Red Deer & District Montreal Taber/Lethbridge & District New Brunswick Saskatchewan Grand Manan* Central Saskatchewan Saint John Sussex* Manitoba Brandon Nova Scotia Winnipeg Annapolis Valley Cape Breton Ontario Digby County Barrie Halifax Regional Never doubt that a small Begetekong and Area Pictou County Chatham-Kent group of thoughtful, Dufferin County Newfoundland and Labrador committed citizens can Durham Region Avalon change the world. Grey North Bruce Bay St. George Indeed, it’s the only Halton Region Labrador thing that ever has. Hamilton Mary’s Harbour* Huron/Bruce County North Central Newfoundland* – Margaret Mead Kingston & District London Nipissing * Community Leaders Louise Knox National President

It is extremely difficult to express the value of our volunteers – to our organization and to their respective communities. MADD Canada is where it is because of our volunteers – yet, to say this is not a big enough compliment to our volunteers’ energy, commitment, determination and passion to see a better and safer community. There are people who have gone through really horrific life events and they have come back to be able to give to their communities. There are no words to be able to describe this goodness within human nature.

Being a part of MADD Canada and helping to forward its mission is invigorating for me personally. After my son, Mike, was killed, I was in my own personal dark place and I made a life decision. I came to understand that to help yourself and the people you love, you must LOUISE KNOX help others. It has become second nature to talk about the dangers of National President drinking and driving. St. Paul, Alberta

There is a burning desire to ensure that there are no more deaths because of a needless crash, that there are no more families who must endure the grief and pain of losing a loved one. I do what I can on a day-to-day basis. If I see someone who is drinking and driving, I do what I can to stop that person. If I meet a family who has had someone killed or injured, I do what I can to support them. Like getting up every morning, furthering the mission of MADD Canada is something I do without thinking.

For me, MADD Canada is one big support group right across Canada. I honestly can’t think of another organization in which you are able to get that support and feeling. Whether you are receiving victim support, or support on other levels, our volunteers are there making a difference. It’s one big family you can count on.

As National President of MADD Canada, I have been privileged to work with wonderful volunteers. And, I take comfort in knowing that they are not behind me – that they are beside me fighting for an end to impaired driving.

Life is a promise; fulfill it.

– Mother Theresa

1 National Board of Directors (as of June 30, 2003)

Chairperson Kathie Macmillan Vice Chairperson Brad Dixon Past Chairperson Ken Tanenbaum

President Louise Knox Past President Carolyn Swinson

Directors at Large Senator Marjory LeBreton Wayne Jeffery Al Newton Dr. I. (Barry) Pless A.J. (Tony) Carvalho Dr. Robert Mann Sara Williscroft (Youth Director) Regional Directors British Columbia Scott Lowther Western Dave Hall Western Ontario Sandra Henderson Eastern Ontario Joyce Westlake Quebec James Lawler Atlantic Richard Murphy Founder John G. Bates MADD US Glynn Birch National Executive Director Andrew Murie Director of Legal Policy Professor Robert Solomon Director of Communications Chris George and Public Policy

The National Office Staff (as of June 30, 2003)

Andrew Murie National Executive Director Patricia Simone Director of Victim and Youth Services Vicki McQuarrie Victim Services Manager Anna Kardasz Victim Services Administrative Assistant Jill Sinclair Youth Services Manager Wanda Kristensen Director of Chapter Services Susan MacAskill Atlantic Chapter Services Manager Johanne Morin Quebec Chapter Services Manager Gail James Ontario Chapter Services Manager Louise Knox Western Chapter Services Manager Russell Bray Chapters Administrative Assistant Act as if what you do Dawn Regan Director of Finance and Fundraising makes a difference. Ardene Vicioso Office Manager It does. Alanna Scott Campaign and Major Gifts Manager Richard Smith Finance Manager – William James Robin Atkinson Fundraising Administrative Assistant Heather Thomas Campaign and Major Gifts Assistant 2 Kathie Macmillan Chairperson of the National Board of Directors

Last year, MADD Canada continued to provide Canadians with a thoughtful, national voice on impaired driving issues. We developed new public service announcements and videos, and issued opinion polls to raise public awareness and alter Canadians’ beliefs regarding drinking and driving. We continued in our tradition of supporting victims of impaired driving as well as providing a national voice for those victims who can no longer speak. We continued to expand our programs and services from coast-to-coast and, today, we have the capacity to effectively provide all services, programs and information to all Canadians in need. MADD Canada is here to help Canadians with a dedicated victim services staff, support and referrals, free print materials, and, most importantly, with people who understand the loss and the grief of a senseless death or injury. We appreciate and take seriously the fact that Canadians have placed their confidence in our leadership to fight the crime of impaired driving. On that point, I wish to thank my National Board colleagues who, again this year, have demonstrated their commitment and focus to find solutions and realize progress in MADD Canada’s mission. KATHIE MACMILLAN In 2002-2003, there were some notable highlights, like the MADD Mothers’ Day March on Parliament Hill, our participation at the renowned Chairperson of the ICADTS (International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety) National Board of conference, our death notification training and victims’ on-line training, and Directors the launch of Rating the Provinces 2003. The organization’s Chapters and Toronto, Ontario Community Leaders nearly top 60 across our country, and we have over 700,000 Canadians annually donating to our mission. Yet, the real highlight is MADD Canada volunteers who continue to show an expanding capacity to give, share and do what needs to be done in support of victims in Canada. The resourcefulness and caring of our volunteers is what defines our organization – and their spirit is what invigorates us all to continue in the fight. The reality is that impaired driving is still Canada’s number one criminal cause of death and injury. Impaired driving directly affects thousands of innocent Canadians each year, leaving tens of thousands to grieve. On average, each day, more than four Canadians are killed and about 200 are seriously injured. For MADD Canada, this is unacceptable. On the strength of our volunteers, we will see a significant reduction in the number of innocent Canadians killed and injured as a result of impaired driving. And, with the will of our volunteers, MADD Canada will hold true to its mission in seeing an end to impaired driving in Canada.

MADD Canada’s Strategic Plan Most of the important The 2003 – 2006 Strategic Plan establishes broad objectives and things in the world have identifies areas of focus for the national association. been accomplished by Victim Support – increase outreach, develop training programs, people who have kept and review materials on trying when there Public Education/Awareness – campaigns for general population, youth, repeat seemed to be offenders, and media, and to raise greater awareness regarding civil liability no hope at all. Legislative Reform – federal and provincial policies, victims support, alcohol policies – Dale Carnegie Growth and Organizational Enhancement – increase numbers of Chapters, volunteers, increase fundraising programs and results, engage new partnerships, continue development of applied research activities 3 Nancy Codlin I am honoured to be a part of such an organization as MADD Canada. When my niece was killed in an alcohol-related crash it became very clear that it was imperative I become a small part of an organization that was dedicated to helping prevent other families from the effects of impaired driving. Volunteering in my community to continually educate residents on the issues of impaired driving has meant that perhaps even just one other life has been saved. As the Durham Region Chapter President, my role is to work alongside many wonderful folks who share the same goal as the MADD Canada mission: to Stop Impaired Driving and Support the Victims of this Violent Crime. I make myself available to anyone or any event that will help us make drinking and driving issues a priority and have the grand illusions that someday, putting the key in the ignition after consuming alcohol will never happen. I am encouraged that both provincially and federally our governments have made small strides to adopt stricter penalties and more policies in place, which is a direct result of the many hours volunteers spend in making the issues a public matter. Victims of impaired driving have a network of support to help them cope however that may be, with the devastation that has affected their lives forever. Volunteers make the difference for us all and without them NANCY CODLIN we would not be a united front. Brooklin, Ontario Robi Doell Volunteering with MADD Canada has meant that I am helping to educate people about making smart choices. I am also seeing for myself the devastation and destruction that impaired driving casts upon us all. I know that even if it is a small measure, by volunteering as a Victim Services Volunteer, I can show victims that someone cares. I know first-hand that supporting victims is the most important thing MADD Canada does — and our Chapter is dedicated to this. For my part, I want to ensure victims know their rights and that they are properly heard. After attending court with a victim’s family, I know that every hour I have spent learning about our court system has been worth it. Being able to help in this manner is one of my proudest moments as a MADD Canada volunteer. I also spend time working at police checkstops (a.k.a. R.I.D.E. and sobriety checkpoints), dropping off information at schools, businesses and other places that need the information. I believe that by education and information we can change public attitude “that it will not happen to me”, and show that it affects us all. I have had students tell me at the end of a presentation that they now will choose not to drink and drive. Also, they relate how they will not get into a vehicle driven by someone who has been drinking.

ROBI DOELL Saskatoon, Saskatchewan MADD Canada’s statement of beliefs: Our primary reason for existence is to eliminate the killing and maiming Kindness in words creates • caused by impaired driving. Equally vital to MADD Canada’s existence is supporting victims confidence. Kindness in • of this violent crime. thinking creates MADD Canada is a grassroots organization that draws its strength, energy, profoundness. Kindness • and leadership from its volunteers. in giving creates love. Active participation in MADD Canada chapter activities is beneficial for the • community and encourages healing for many victims of impaired driving. An aggressive public policy program is a must to achieve MADD Canada’s – Lao Tzu • mission. A National Victims’ of Crime Act must be established in order to ensure fair and • respectful treatment of all crime victims. Victims of crime need and deserve 4 rights in their role within the criminal justice system. Andrew Holt I have a very special “adopted aunt” - a long-time widow who recently turned 90 and still devotes her time to volunteering for various organizations. Fifteen years ago, as she was preparing to move-in with her only son, who was a police officer, her son and his wife were taken from her by an impaired driver. To me, being a MADD Canada volunteer means remembering the pain that my aunt and thousands like her have experienced, while working toward a future where there are no impaired drivers on our roads to commit these atrocities that have shattered so many lives. I believe that public awareness and education are vital to our mission, and I have devoted much of my time to that function. In addition to doing an average of 30 media interviews per year, I have spoken to numerous high school groups and service clubs, and I have handed out thousands of pieces of literature during police R.I.D.E. programs. MADD Canada has attained a degree of credibility that makes me proud to be affiliated with the organization. We are taken seriously by legislators, the media, and the general public – and we have seen positive changes in the areas of legislation and public awareness that other cause-oriented groups would envy. There is a shift in the demographics of impaired drivers; it is no longer the youth who are the biggest problem – it is their parents, who grew up in an era ANDREW HOLT when drinking and driving was much more socially acceptable. I can’t count the London, Ontario number of middle-aged parents who have told me that their children are far more responsible regarding this issue than they were as teens – and that much of the change is due to the increased awareness brought about by MADD Canada.

Sylvia Takacs To be a MADD Canada Volunteer is an honour and to be part of an organization that is trying to save lives is a real positive statement. I work towards our mission through education and public awareness campaigns, lobbying our local government officials, participating in police checkstops… I realize there is not just one thing that will achieve our goal but a combination of many. MADD Canada’s mission is strong and very important. Working with MADD Canada is very, very rewarding. When you talk to a family who has lost a loved one and they say to you, “I’m so glad you’re here, so glad you are doing these programs. I don’t want another family to have to go through what we are going through.” This gives you an inner reward, a nice warmth, that you know you’re there making a difference. That is important because with impaired driving, tomorrow, it could be your own loved one who you save. I believe that, with our education and public awareness, we are making a difference by changing Canadians’ perception of drinking and driving. SYLVIA TAKACS Medicine Hat, Alberta A balanced program of public awareness, education, legislation, and aggressive • enforcement by police, crown attorneys, and the courts is essential to eliminating impaired driving. Technology is an important tool in the fight against impaired driving and it is • essential that governments, and all stakeholders, embrace it and make it as a high priority. While an individual’s decision to consume alcohol is a private matter, driving The miracle is this • after consuming alcohol is a public matter. – the more we share, Impaired drivers and others who directly contribute to the crime of impaired the more we have. • driving must be held accountable for their behaviour. Drugs and the mixture of drugs and alcohol contribute to the death and injury • caused by impaired driving crashes. – Leonard Nimoy • Proactive rehabilitation of impaired drivers is essential. • Driving is a privilege, not a right. 5 • Impaired driving crashes are not accidents. Carolyn Swinson Our victim services are a very important part of what MADD Canada does. They are providing help to people who have either lost a loved one, or supporting someone who has been injured in an impaired driving crash. Most of the people at MADD Canada have gone through a tragedy and have been trained by victim services, and we know we can provide help and understand a person’s needs and what he or she is going through. We offer many tools that provide important support for victims. Every MADD Canada Chapter has a trained victim services volunteer, who will support victims – who will help families through the court process, and will be there for them. We also produce a “We Care!” booklet, which provides all the information that someone might need to deal with in the aftermath of an impaired driving occurrence. It explains funerals, the court system, the feelings that victims will likely experience, and where victims can look to get further help. Victims of impaired driving crashes are different than a lot of other victims. The one thing that is very hard for impaired driving victims is that all the deaths and injuries are totally preventable. We must help people deal with this fact. And we know that our court system still doesn’t do a very good job at ensuring the sentence reflects the severity of the crime. For most victims it CAROLYN SWINSON is really hard for them to know a loved one has been killed and the convicted Toronto, Ontario impaired driver will only get one or two years for what they have done. We have people, at MADD Canada, who can explain what is happening, and why – and in a small way, this helps.

Sandra Di Quinzio I want to give back. After I lost my daughter, Sarah, in 1999 I was so lost and confused. MADD Montreal helped me. The wonderful people who I met didn’t take away any of the pain, but they helped me understand the judicial system and prepared me for what I would be confronted with. When you are completely depleted of energy it is so difficult to go through a system that is void of any humanity towards victims. Today I would like to help the people, like me, who unfortunately have to go through what I went through. I want to help lessen the blow. That’s what I found most helpful. To be perfectly honest it is something that I find very difficult to do and I’m still working up the courage and strength to make that first call. But it is now in my calling. That is what I shall do to give back. I want to turn a most dreadful tragedy into something positive; something helpful. It’s not likely that these tragedies are going to stop any time soon. It’s not likely that the judicial system will make enormous changes any time soon. So what can I do, but help those Mothers and Fathers who are crying. SANDRA DI QUINZIO At the victims’ weekend and national candlelight vigil, the first time that Montreal, Quebec I attended I couldn’t believe that such a support system could exist. I found it very difficult but in the end I was glad I had attended. It was so helpful and I met so many wonderful people, each with their own story. I went there saying to myself, ‘I need help!’ The last time I went my outlook was different. I was How far that little candle somewhat stronger and I looked around at all the new faces and said to myself throws his beams! So ‘How can I help!’. shines a good deed in a weary world.

– William Shakespeare

6 Jackie Heller On January 10, 2003, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell was arrested in Maui for impaired driving and this news story resulted in a media field day. The Premier said he was very, very sorry and he said he had made a terrible mistake. But for us who have forever been impacted by impaired driving, drinking and driving is not a mistake – it is a conscious choice a person decides to make. On February 20, Premier Campbell, Solicitor Minister Rich Coleman, and Attorney General Geoff Plant, and members from the National Office and all the B.C. Chapter Presidents met to discuss impaired driving initiatives and what could be done in the Province. It was behind closed doors and with no time limits, and all government officials were very respectful of our victim’s perspective. Though this incident was a real negative for B.C.’s top lawmaker, Mr. Campbell’s arrest was a case that brought impaired driving issues to the forefront. It highlighted that impaired driving comes in all walks of life, and happens to anyone. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a high-profile person like this to allow MADD Canada to make progress with our mission. Fulfilling MADD Canada’s mission is a passion for me. It is so very important that we get the message not to drink and drive across to Canadians. If I can help one family in Canada not have to go through what we had to go JACKIE HELLER through – even if this means I need to share my story with a premier who Kelowna, British Columbia needs to be held accountable – then I’ve done my job. I feel good knowing that I have taken my family’s experience and am making a positive statement for all.

Victims’ services

“We Care!” – a comprehensive resource guide for victims Free printed materials – providing counsel on the grieving process and coping with injury Emotional support – groups and Chapter meetings Annual Candlelight Vigil & Victims’ Weekend – a national gathering each Spring Memorial Wall – a remarkable tribute in the National Office On-line Tribute to Victims – on the national website – www.madd.ca Court monitoring – volunteers tracking court decisions and proceedings Court accompaniment and support – during the criminal trial process Victim Impact Panels – support and assistance with the panels We can’t help everyone, Victim Services Volunteer Training – training sessions for MADD but everyone can help Canada’s volunteers someone. Death Notification Training – training police on the sensitivities of contact with families – Dr. Loretta Scott

7 Mike Higgs Halifax, Nova Scotia was the national launch for Rating the Provinces 2003 and, here, we introduced the document to media and to governments across the country. Rating the Provinces 2003 shows where the provinces stand, what type of legislation they have in place, and what legislation is needed for governments to come up to the standards that will meet our benchmark for effective drunk driving legislation. People are alarmed when they see the differences in legislation across our country. It is a real eye-opener for legislators, media and the general public to see how different provinces are handling their legislation – how far some of them are behind, and how forward some of them have been through the last few years. We found that Rating the Provinces is a good way to bring this issue to the public eye – because it doesn’t really criticize anyone, as much as it provides an awareness of how things are and what still needs to be done to fight this terrible crime. MADD Canada can proudly say we are the comprehensive authority for impaired driving legislation in Canada. We know what is going on and we can stand up and tell Canadians exactly what needs to be done in our country.

(Rating the Provinces 2003 reviewed and graded each jurisdiction’s impaired MIKE HIGGS driving legislation: at the head of the class is Manitoba, with Ontario a close second; Halifax, Nova Scotia British Columbia has the greatest decline.)

Karen Dunham When we visited Parliament Hill on Mother’s Day, we got strong commitments from the Members of Parliament and the staff we visited. The impact that probably affected them the most was that we, as mothers, were sharing our personal tragedies. We were sharing our personal stories of having to deal with a loss of a child, or coping to live with an injured child. For myself, being part of the MADD Canada family and a mother of a surviving victim, I feel it is very important that our voices be heard for all the victims of impaired driving crashes. Our Mother’s Day wish is to see the fight against impaired driving and the laws given top priority and put into action right way. Impaired driving is Canada’s number one criminal cause of death, so it is critical that Parliament acts now on new legislation to make our roads safer. I feel very privileged and honoured having been part of this group representing all the victims of impaired driving crashes. Being part of MADD Canada has given me the courage and strength to carry on and to share my personal story with other people, and to join in the fight to work for change so we won’t see this tragedy happen to other families.

KAREN DUNHAM Saint John, New Brunswick

Mothers from across Canada spent two I know the price of days in early May meeting with dozens of success: dedication, MPs to relate their legislative priorities in hard work, and an fighting impaired driving, as well as to unremitting devotion share their personal stories of the impact to the things you impaired driving has had on their families. The mothers urged MPs to consider new want to see happen. legislation and, on Mother’s Day, released a report on the MPs’ responses, as well as – Frank Lloyd Wright MADD Canada’s suggestions for ‘next steps’ in bringing in more effective impaired driving laws to Canada. 8 Dr. Robert Mann Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) legal limit issue is being clouded by various sources in our country. So, it is crucially important for policy makers to see the level of support that there is for this measure. The MADD Canada poll provides some solid and honest information on the level of support for a lowered legal limit. It is clear that a majority of the Canadian population supports a lowered legal limit. It is also clear that the more people understand about the amount of alcohol a person can currently consume and drive, the greater the support for a lowered legal limit. There is a solid scientific basis that allows us to predict that if we lower the BAC legal limit then we will lower the rate of impaired driving incidents and we would lower the number of impaired driving deaths and injuries. The evidence today shows that the level of 0.05% BAC driving is just not safe – skills and abilities are significantly impaired and there is an increased collision risk. MADD Canada is playing a leadership role in this issue, in bringing to DR. ROBERT MANN light both the scientific evidence and the Canadian public support for a lower Senior Scientist, Centre for BAC legal limit. MADD Canada is championing a policy suggestion that will Addiction and Mental have the strongest impact on road safety and will make the greatest difference Health in saving lives. Toronto, Ontario

Robert Solomon MADD Canada’s Director of Legal Policy

As Director of Legal Policy, I’ve been gratified by MADD Canada’s acceptance of the critical role of research in the development of its policy positions. While MADD Canada is a victim based organization, it recognizes that in order for its policy positions to be accepted by Government, and others, they must be based on the best available legal and scientific research. Within the past five years, MADD Canada has moved from a position of almost exclusive reliance on the research of others to a position of designing and executing major research projects that are specifically tailored to the goals of the organization. MADD Canada’s research agenda is far-ranging; encompassing short, public information pamphlets, multi-volume reviews of provincial and territorial legislation, publishing articles in scientific and legal journals and draft legislation. I fully expect that MADD Canada will continue as the leading advocate for research-based policies that hold the greatest promise for reduction in ROBERT SOLOMON impaired driving deaths and injuries in our country. MADD Canada’s Director of Legal Policy London, Ontario Three in four Canadians want to see the current blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for impaired driving law be reduced and a vast majority of Canadians Guard well within yourself (87%) feel MADD Canada’s suggested 0.05% BAC is either about right or not low enough. that treasure, kindness. Canadians were asked whether they supported or opposed a movement ‘to Know how to give without change the laws so that people will not be able to drink as much and legally hesitation, how to lose drive.’ A majority — 65% of Canadians strongly supported lowering the BAC, while another 11% somewhat supported the action. without regret, how to Asked whether they supported the MADD Canada suggestion of lowering the acquire without meanness. BAC to a specific limit (0.05% BAC),46% of those surveyed thought the MADD Canada limit was ‘about right’, while 41% of Canadians thought the limit should be lower. – George Sand Today, a 200 lbs. man can drink 6 drinks in 2 hours and drive, and likely will not be given a Criminal Code charge on a per se offence. 9 Andrew Murie, National Executive Director MADD Canada continues to grow in the numbers of Chapters and Community Leaders that we have across the country. This is a reflection of the work we do and the dedication of our individual members. Today, community leaders are looking to MADD Canada as the leading resource to ensure that the death and injuries are kept to a minimum within their communities. Whether it is our involvement in checkpoints and RIDE, the Project Red Ribbon campaign, or the countless numbers of people our trained victim advocates assist at a local level, our presence in and contribution to a community is recognized and valued. One of the significant operational changes we made this past year, in the reorganization of the National Office, was to situate four regional managers across the country. This ensures that we have strong support for our Chapters at a local level, so that they can get the advice and services they need at a much quicker rate. I personally feel that this will make a tremendous difference in the quality of services we can offer across Canada.

ANDREW MURIE Sara Williscroft National Executive Director I’ve always known that we can change the world one person at a time. , Ontario Volunteering with MADD Canada has made that statement a reality. It’s an honour to volunteer with an organization that has led to the protection of many innocent people’s lives. Together, MADD Canada volunteers make a difference in the lives of each and every Canadian. As an active participant in MADD Canada’s youth programs, I also know we have made a difference. In the past two years, the Youth Leaders of MADD Canada have talked to many politicians, high school students and the media about this nation’s impaired driving problem. MADD Canada has given us the power to help make positive changes in the two levels of government and to stop other youth from getting behind the wheel while impaired. It is through MADD Canada that we have found our voice.

Public awareness programs

Project Red Ribbon - Tie One On For Safety – the drive sober campaign R.I.D.E./Sobriety Checkpoints – support of police at their roadside check stops Signs of Summer Campaign – a campaign to post messages on outdoor SARA WILLISCROFT marquees, window displays, billboards and other display areas Winnipeg, Manitoba Public Service Announcements – for print, radio and television campaigns Website – www.madd.ca is an informative resource High School Educational Assembly Show – an annual multi-media production The greatest value for students in the world is the Public Awareness Presentations – a series of videos produced for various difference between audiences – at schools and community meetings what we are and what Youth Programs – a full program of activities geared to provide we could become. youth a platform

– Ben Herbster MADD Matters – the organization’s quarterly national newsletter National Awards – for volunteerism, excellence in police service, 10 selfless ‘heroic’ deeds, and poster and writing contests Eric Booth, O.P.P. Constable My relationship with MADD Canada and more specifically the Ottawa Chapter has been a very rewarding and positive experience. Not only have I been able to meet and work with a group of wonderful people, but I have formed a valuable partnership. I don’t look at myself as just a member of a police service but also as a member of MADD Canada. In my opinion, one impaired driver on our roads is one impaired driver too many. We must put an end to this crime. Police and Mothers Against Drunk Driving both share a common goal, which is to reduce and hopefully eliminate impaired driving here in Canada. Regardless of the legislation, the police role is to enforce it to the best of their capability, which we try to do. MADD Canada on the other hand can do something about the legislation and actively support changes to legislation. Impaired drivers make victims of us all. Only by working together will we be able to educate the public and seek changes we need to legislation.

James Lawler The opportunity to be at the largest meeting of experts in alcohol, drugs ERIC BOOTH and traffic safety in the world was incredible. At least 1,000 delegates from all O.P.P. Constable over the world came to Montreal, and hundreds of papers were presented. Ottawa, Ontario MADD Canada had a very strong presence – there were members and national directors from across the country. The research presented at this six-day, mega-conference provided the most recent, solid, scientific evidence for many of MADD Canada’s policy positions and proposals we make to Federal and Provincial Governments. At this conference, experts from around the world presented the research, the fact-based evidence that clearly indicates how we can save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. MADD Canada also presented a day-long workshop on the eve of the opening of the conference called, ‘Effective Change Through Grassroots Mobilization’. Media had a strong presence – and MADD Canada made front-page news in La Presse the following morning. So, a positive effect of MADD Canada’s presence at this international conference is that we can now use this up-to-date research to support our policy positions in the media.

The International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS) held its 16th annual meeting JAMES LAWLER in Montreal, August 4 – 9, 2002. This international Montreal, Quebec body is an independent organization working to reduce deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving the misuse of alcohol and drugs. MADD Canada led a workshop seminar, ‘Effective Change Through Grassroots Mobilization,’ in which Success is the sum of it presented its work with Rating the Provinces small efforts, repeated – a successful model that marries grassroots action day in and day out. and legal research to effect change. – Robert Collier

11 MADD CANADA SPONSORS

Official Sponsors: Thank you Allstate Insurance Company of Canada BMO Bank of Montreal to MADD Dominion Automobile Association (DAA) Guardian Interlock Systems Impact Auto Auctions Canada Suzuki Canada Auto Dealers Foundation Donors and Corporate Sponsors: LCBO Sponsors Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Corporate Supporters: Creative Direct Response MBNA/MADD Canada Mastercard The unique aspect of TNI The Network Inc. The Responsive Marketing Group Inc. MADD Canada is that it is funded almost underpressure 100% by donations. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORS The organization National Sponsors: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and its committed DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. IMPACT volunteers greatly Provincial Sponsors: Auto Auctions value the many Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Porsche Club of America, Upper Canada Region national sponsors and Saskatchewan Government Insurance program partnerships. City of Toronto Sponsor The Raptors Foundation

A special thank you PROJECT RED RIBBON goes to the over CAMPAIGN SPONSORS Title Sponsor: 700,000 individuals Allstate Insurance Company of Canada who donate funds Official Sponsors: annually so that Bank of Montreal Lafarge Canada Inc. MADD Canada can Pizza Pizza continue to make a SMK Speedy International Inc Suzuki Canada Auto Dealers Foundation difference in the fight Tupperware Canada Ltd. against impaired Corporate Sponsors: driving! Canadian Hickory Farms Ltd. Northern Getaway Northern Reflections Northern Traditions Toronto Automobile Dealers Association Corporate Supporters: 7-Eleven Canada Active Electronic Components Depot Baker's Dozen Donuts Look up and not down. Cara Operations Limited Look forward and not Coyle Corrugated Containers Dollar Rent a Car back. Look out and not in, Hallmark Cards and lend a hand. Home & Rural Appliances KFC Canada Maaco Systems Canada Inc. – Edward Everett Hale Quickie Convenience Stores Select Sandwich Standard Auto Glass 12 The Brick Project Red Ribbon Over 50 MADD Canada Chapters launched 2002 Project Red Ribbon campaigns in their local communities. Many Chapters distributed red ribbons in malls, at events, parades, and with police at Sobriety Checkpoints through November and December. The red ribbon is MADD Canada’s most recognized symbol to remind people to drive sober; and over 4 million ribbons were distributed by the organization in 2002.

Website www.madd.ca

MADD Canada and Police MADD Canada volunteers join with police across the country on a regular basis to conduct sobriety checkpoints and R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs. These programs serve to detect and apprehend impaired drivers on our roads, send a public education and awareness message to motorists, and reduce the numbers of people who drink and drive.

Publications Allstate and MADD Canada have released three booklets, and a pamphlet, explaining a person’s responsibilities serving alcohol and how to avoid alcohol liability.

• Being Sued Can Ruin a Good Party: A Social Host’s Guide • Alcohol, Teens and Catastrophe: What Every Parent Needs to Know • Keeping Good Company: An Employer’s Guide

Strategic Partnerships MADD Canada joined forces with the No act of kindness, Canadian Council of Snowmobile no matter how small, Organizations (CCSO) to promote its is ever wasted. Zero Tolerance Program on snowmobile trails. The organization is also appealing – Aesop to its local Chapters across Canada and to media to raise the serious issue of impaired driving and snowmobiling. National Office

Phone: 1(905) 813-6233 Fax: 1(905) 813-8920 E-mail: [email protected]

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