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UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea
Description
April 21, 2023
As the UCP government faces criticism over its so-called compassionate intervention act, the Premier Danielle Smith's chief of staff sat down with Global News to try and set the record straight. If passed in legislation, the act could force drug users into treatment, but the government clarifies that won't happen in most cases. Provincial affairs reporter Saif Kaisar reports.
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Allegations of corruption in private surgery health contracts made by ousted AHS CEO02:22 | February 6, 2025
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AISH advocates question new ADAP program01:56 | February 5, 2025
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Elections Alberta’s reasons for Take Back Alberta fines unclear02:04 | February 5, 2025
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Tariff pause adds more uncertainty for Alberta businesses01:30 | February 4, 2025
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Smith says Albertans need to ‘brace for deficits’ ahead of 2025 budget01:38 | February 4, 2025
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Alberta premier ‘heartened’ by border plan and 30-day stay in tariffs01:47 | February 3, 2025
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UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea02:00 | April 21, 2023
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Allegations of corruption in private surgery health contracts made by ousted AHS CEO02:22 | February 6, 2025
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UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea
Description
April 21, 2023
As the UCP government faces criticism over its so-called compassionate intervention act, the Premier Danielle Smith's chief of staff sat down with Global News to try and set the record straight. If passed in legislation, the act could force drug users into treatment, but the government clarifies that won't happen in most cases. Provincial affairs reporter Saif Kaisar reports.
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