VANCOUVER — British Columbia's premier says the province will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for people with severe addictions.
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's premier says the province will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for people with severe addictions.
A government statement says the NDP would make changes to the law in the next legislative session to"provide clarity and ensure that people, including youth, can and should receive care when they are unable to seek it themselves."
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