MAKING CANADA SAFER FOR EVERYONE

On July 2, 2008 the final provisions of our government's Tackling
Violent Crime Act came into effect. This legislation includes new
measures to protect families and communities from those who drive
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Police now have better tools to detect and investigate drug- and
alcohol-impaired driving. We are also increasing the penalties for
impaired driving. Our government will continue to deliver on what is
important to Canadians the safety and security of their communities
because protecting society is a priority for our government, not an
afterthought.

Police officers are now authorized to conduct roadside sobriety tests
to determine whether an individual is driving while under the
influence of drugs and/or alcohol. They are also authorized to take a
sample of a bodily fluid to confirm the presence of the impairing
drug. Any individual who refuses the officer's request for a sample to
determine whether or not they are under the influence of a drug, is
now subject to the same Criminal Code offense as those who refuse
Breathalyzer tests.

Finally, our legislation also increases the penalties for impaired
driving. With the Tackling Violent Crime Act, our government is taking
action to protect the lives of innocent people from those who drive
under the influence of drugs and alcohol. This is another example of
our government getting things done for families and taxpayers by
working to keep our streets safe.

I invite you to visit my website at www.robmooremp.com to keep up with
developments in Ottawa. I also enjoy hearing from constituents and
welcome your feedback and questions on issues important to you at
moorer@parl.gc.ca.