Ontario Protecting Families by Holding Impaired Drivers Accountable

November 18, 2025

Impaired driving causing death inflicts devastating emotional, psychological and financial hardship on families—especially on the minor children of victims left behind.

That is why our government is developing measures that would require impaired drivers to pay financial support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian.

These measures would build on recent actions to crack down on dangerous driving through the Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024 and reinforces our government’s ongoing work to hold impaired drivers fully accountable for their reckless and illegal behaviour.

Additional measures, such as requiring a convicted impaired driver to pay ongoing financial support, would strengthen accountability and help ensure children receive the financial support they deserve.

Ontario will be engaging with impacted stakeholders, including victims’ families, legal experts, law enforcement and community partners, to help evaluate the most effective approach.

Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is taking action to protect Ontario families, keep roads safe, and build a more responsive and effective justice system.

Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006740/ontario-protecting-families-by-holding-impaired-drivers-accountable