Oakville, Ontario— MADD Canada has recognized Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Constable Aaron Coulter of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment with the Terry Ryan Memorial for Excellence in Police Services Award for his more than 27 years of exceptional and continuous contribution to impaired driving prevention and enforcement. The award was established by MADD Canada in memory of Constable Terry Ryan…

Oakville, Ontario— Thanksgiving is a time to come together, share a meal and make memories with loved ones. With people travelling and gathering over the Thanksgiving long weekend, MADD Canada urges anyone who consumes alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs to plan ahead for a safe ride home. Although progress has been made, impaired driving remains one of the leading criminal…

Oakville, Ontario— Although progress has been made, every year hundreds of people are killed and thousands more are injured in impaired driving crashes that are entirely preventable. While public awareness and education are critical, preventing these tragedies also requires effective laws, enforcement, reliable data, and evidence-based policies. These issues will be at the centre of MADD Canada Policy Symposium in…

Oakville, Ontario- It will be a busy few days for MADD Canada as the organization brings together policy experts, volunteers and leaders from across the country for two major events focused on preventing impaired driving and supporting victims and survivors. MADD Canada’s first Policy Symposium takes place today in Toronto, bringing together policymakers, road safety experts, law enforcement, and researchers…

Oakville, Ontario – With the Labour Day long weekend fast approaching, MADD Canada has partnered with creative agency Movement to create Thanks For Leaving Me, a new perspective-shifting Public Service Agreement (PSA) campaign reminding Gen Z and all Canadians that driving impaired is never an option. Building on the momentum of MADD Canada’s previous Heroes campaign, Thanks For Leaving Me…

Oakville, Ontario — MADD Canada applauds the Saskatchewan Government for taking steps to enhance road safety and fight impaired driving by introducing new legislation aimed at strengthening administrative penalties for impaired drivers. Every year, hundreds of Canadians are killed, and thousands more are injured in alcohol, cannabis and/or drug-related crashes. These preventable tragedies have a lasting impact on families and communities…

Organizations unite across North America to promote sober driving throughout the world’s biggest sporting event (OAKVILLE, ON and IRVING, TX June 24, 2026) – As FIFA World Cup excitement sweeps across North America, MADD Canada and MADD are standing together with a message that rises above borders, rivalries, and team loyalties: celebrate responsibly and never drive impaired.  With matches hosted…

Oakville, Ontario – As Canadians gather with family and friends to celebrate Canada Day, one of the busiest times of the summer on Canadian roads and waterways, MADD Canada is reminding everyone to never drive after consuming alcohol, cannabis, and/or other drugs.  Every year, hundreds of Canadians are killed, and thousands more are injured in alcohol, cannabis and/or other drug-related crashes…

Oakville, Ontario – With the Victoria Day long weekend approaching and roads, waterways, and trails set to become much busier, MADD Canada is urging Canadians to help prevent deaths and injuries by calling 911 to report suspected impaired drivers and boaters. Campaign 911 is launched each spring ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend— a time when travel increases and…

Oakville, Ontario – As the global road safety community gathers in Toronto for the 28th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), MADD Canada will participate to engage with experts, learn about the advancement of technology and how it will prevent impaired driving. The conference, taking place from May 12–15, is co-hosted by the Transport Canada and…

Oakville, Ontario—As part of MADD Canada’s Advocacy Day, victims and survivors of impaired driving from across the country will gather on Parliament Hill on May 5 to meet with Parliamentarians and Senators, calling on lawmakers to commit to adopting safety measures that would require anti-impaired driving technology in all new vehicles. Despite progress over the past several decades, every year,…

Oakville, Ontario—Nearly 200 victims and survivors from across the country will gather in Toronto from May 1 to 3 for MADD Canada’s annual National Conference for Victims of Impaired Driving and Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance. Held at Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, this annual event is the only event of its kind in Canada. The conference…