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Canadian physicians support mandatory alcohol screening

In May 2010, the Canadian Medical Association passed the following resolution: “The Canadian Medical Association supports the use of random breath tests (i.e., MAS) in existing police spot-check programs, as part of a... Read More

Emerg. departments: Considered a safe haven from prosecution for impaired drivers involved in fatal or personal injury crashes?

Impairment-related crashes are the leading criminal cause of death in Canada, accounting for approx­imately 1239 deaths, 73 120 injuries, and as much as $12.6 billion in financial and social costs annually.[1] ... Read More

Random breath testing: A needed and effective measure to prevent impaired driving fatalities

There are well over 150 fatalities each year due to drinking and driving in British Columbia. Research based on coroners’ data indicate that there were 458 traffic fatalities in British Columbia in 2006 and that 168 (36... Read More