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 -
High cost of living impacts those fleeing domestic and family violence: report01:49 | 8 hours ago -
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UCP clarifies compassionate intervention act after backlash over forced treatment idea02:00 | April 21, 2023
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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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