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As the United Conservative government faces criticism over its Compassionate Intervention Act, the premier's chief of staff sat down with Global News to set the record straight.
Documents obtained by the Globe and Mail suggest the legislation could give police, and family members or legal guardians of drug users, sweeping rights to refer adults and youth to involuntary treatment
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A relentless crisis is leading to political pressure to take a new look at involuntary treatment
Documents obtained by the Globe and Mail suggest the legislation could give police, and family members or legal guardians of drug users, sweeping rights to refer adults and youth to involuntary treatment
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Alberta’s government is considering new legislation under which people with severe drug addictions could be placed into treatment without their consent