A big announcement Sunday by B.C. Premier David Eby, as we move closer to the provincial election. In a lengthy news concference, among other things, the B.C. NDP leader unveiled plans to expand involuntary care for those dealing with mental illness and addiction. Alissa Thibault has more on the key elements of Eby’s proposal, and what the opposition is saying.
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