Debate

Anyone who hosts a party where alcohol is consumed becomes legally responsible for all guests. I agree that the host of a party is legally responsible for their guests. If you invite someone to your house and alcohol is being consumed you should make sure they aren't driving, and that they do have a ride home. You are providing a place for people to drink, so you are responsible for them. According to MADD Canada there were between 1350 and 1600 impaired crash fatalities in Canada each year. That works out to 3.7-4.4 deaths per day. There were also 75 374 impaired related injuries, which is 207 per day. If you host a party and let your guests leave impaired, or drive home impaired you are just contributing to these statistics. In conclusion, if you are hosting a party you are legally responsible for all the guests.