Involuntary Care
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B.C. election: Critics see drug debate tainted by politicizationWith more than 15,000 lives lost to toxic drugs since 2016, B.C. has been at the cutting edge of debate, science and policy about how to deal with the crisis.PoliticsSep 28
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Party leaders of different stripes seem to agree on involuntary addiction treatmentAs they both campaign for re-election, the premiers of B.C. and N.B. appear to agree on one controversial issue: involuntary care for those with severe drug addictions.PoliticsSep 26
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Criticism levelled at B.C. Premier David Eby following involuntary care expansionNanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog, who has called for more involuntary treatment, said that it's a step in the right direction but that it won't address the full extent of the problem.PoliticsSep 16
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B.C. open to involuntary care, but needs ‘dignified’ mental health supports: EbyPremier David Eby says mental health care in the province for those committed against their will needs to be "dignified and humane" to be effective,.HealthSep 6
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Renewed push for involuntary care after horrific Vancouver attacksThe family of a young B.C. woman murdered by two teen 'psychopaths' is renewing its call for involuntary care of people with violent mental health conditions.CrimeSep 5
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