MADD Canada

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MADD Canada is the Canadian arm of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which has chapters across the country. Most press releases, advertisements and policies of MADD Canada focus on stopping drunk driving. The group supports a zero blood alcohol content limit for drivers under 21.^[1]

They have successfully persuaded the federal government to pass Criminal Code provisions against drunk driving. Supporters credit MADD Canada for helping to ensure that drunk driving rates (in all age groups) are lower in Canada than they are in the U.S.

In December 2006 in Canada, the Toronto Star reported that "Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada has such high costs that only about 19 cents of every dollar goes to victim services and the fight against drunk driving", with the organization claiming their fundraising calls were also educating the public about drunk driving.^[2] As of December 13 2006, MADD Canada has suspended fundraising efforts pending an internal financial investigation^[3]