The province is weeks away from an election, so much of Premier David Eby’s plan counts on him winning at the ballot box next month
On Sunday, Premier David Eby announced plans to introduce involuntary care for people with concurrent addiction, mental illness and acquired brain injuries.
Of course, take the pronouncement with a grain of salt. The province is weeks away from an election, so much of Eby’s plan counts on him winning at the ballot box next month. So at this point, it should probably be seen as a campaign promise., just last week, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad himself promised to introduce involuntary care for “those at serious risk due to addiction, including youths and adults.
“It is costly for the people struggling with these conditions; they are not safe,” the Premier said. “And, increasingly, I’m concerned that the way that they are interacting in our communities is making everybody less safe.” As Andrea and Mike reported on Sunday: “The issue of forcing people into treatment has gained traction in recent years as municipalities across Canada grapple with the symptoms of a runaway drug crisis and street disorder that can be attributed to substance use along with a host of other social issues.”, and legislation could be introduced this fall. New Brunswick was also considering a similar bill, but it has been put on hold since that province is also heading to the polls next month.
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