Compassionate Intervention Act
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New Brunswick says bill to force people into drug care shelved until after electionCritics have warned that the province's proposal for forced treatment of drug users would be an infringement on people's rights and freedoms.PoliticsMay 9
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N.B. not ruling out notwithstanding clause in bill to force people into drug careN.B.'s public safety minister said the bill would force people with severe drug addiction into treatment if they are not in a mental state to make that decision voluntarily.PoliticsApr 3
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Smith says Compassionate Intervention Act a ‘last resort’ in AlbertaPremier Danielle Smith said every person has the opportunity to "get their lives back" through treatment and recovery, claiming the new legislation is going to save lives.HealthApr 24, 2023
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Alberta government clarifies Compassionate Intervention Act after criticismAs the United Conservative government faces criticism over its Compassionate Intervention Act, the premier's chief of staff sat down with Global News to set the record straight.HealthApr 21, 2023
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Alberta’s involuntary addictions treatment law violates Charter rights, expert saysThe policy is part of the United Conservative government's model of recovery and treatment while stripping down harm reduction resources like supervised consumption sitesHealthApr 19, 2023
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