UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea
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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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UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea02:00 | April 21, 2023 -
Alberta doctors and government still at odds over triage liaison physicians01:20 | March 3, 2026 -
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How new fees and taxes the 2026 Alberta budget may have you paying more02:08 | February 27, 2026 -
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Alberta immigration education groups react to Premier Smith’s referendum announcement02:10 | February 20, 2026 -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026 -
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‘It could have been me’: Tumbler Ridge girl escapes school shooting that left classmates dead01:54 | February 11, 2026 -
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Downtown Edmonton businesses welcome back provincial workers01:56 | February 2, 2026 -
Grief over St. Albert mom’s homicide extends to domestic violence workers02:01 | February 2, 2026 -
Developer asks city to rezone Century Park land01:47 | January 31, 2026 -
AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time01:48 | January 30, 2026 -
Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation01:50 | January 29, 2026 -
Mom found dead, baby still missing in St. Albert homicide investigation01:59 | January 29, 2026 -
Yemen refugee identified as victim in deadly Anthony Henday Drive crash02:07 | January 27, 2026 -
Alberta judges make a statement about judicial independence after premier said she wants to ‘direct’ them01:55 | January 27, 2026 -
Federal government closing Lacombe Research and Development Centre02:01 | January 26, 2026
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UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea02:00 | April 21, 2023
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Alberta doctors and government still at odds over triage liaison physicians01:20 | March 3, 2026
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Should Albertans follow B.C.’s lead and stop doing a time change?01:45 | March 3, 2026
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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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