Smith’s Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

Graham Thomson: First cracks are appearing in Premier Smith’s support among her party

For the first time since Smith became premier, cracks are appearing in the UCP front. And in Alberta Conservative politics, small cracks have a history of becoming chasms.

Alberta Moves Ahead With Planned Involuntary Addiction Treatment Law

The Alberta government has introduced legislation this week that seeks to compel people with serious substance addictions to undergo involuntary treatment. Bill 53, also known as the Compassionate Intervention Act, was presented in the provincial legislature on April 15. The first of its kind in the country, the act would allow relatives, guardians, health-care professionals, or police officers to request an addiction treatment order for people …

Province introduces its forced treatment bill

The provincial government has tabled legislation that would allow for a treatment order to be requested on the behalf of those facing severe addiction issues.

Smith’s Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government has introduced promised legislation to allow for adults and youngsters to be forced into addiction treatment facilities.

LILLEY UNLEASHED: Alberta taking bold steps on addiction recovery

Alberta is taking decisive action on addiction, including the potential for involuntary treatment to avoid harm.

Alberta seeks to implement involuntary treatment, patients will be unable to refuse certain treatments

Alberta has tabled its controversial compassionate intervention legislation that if passed would allow the province to move forward with its plan to place individuals into involuntary addiction treatment.