Freeland urges ‘science-based approach’ to drug treatment

Asked about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s recent statements that he is in favour of involuntary drug treatment and psychiatric treatment for kids and prisoners, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said a “science-based” and compassionate approach to treatment is needed. However, she said “sometimes people are too sick to really recognize what treatment they need.”

• Poilievre backs mandatory psychiatric, drug treatment for kids, prisoners