13 h. ago Fatality inquiry recommends more mental health resources at Edmonton Remand Centre after inmate died pleading for addictions treatment

Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. A judge is recommending an overhaul of how prisoners at the Edmonton Remand Centre receive mental health care after an inmate died by suicide […]

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47 h. ago Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system.

Economics

8 d. ago Vaughn Palmer: NDP still stalling on involuntary treatment for drug addicts

Alberta is actually doing it.

Economics

8 d. ago B.C. NDP still stalling on involuntary treatment for drug addicts

Vaughn Palmer: Meanwhile, Alberta is actually doing it.

Economics

1 week ago Federal Conservative leader proposes letting judges order drug treatment for addiction

Poilievre is in Richmond, B.C. on Saturday expanding on his plans to tackle addiction in Canada.

Politics

2 w. ago What does Alberta's controversial involuntary treatment legislation mean?

Alberta’s controversial involuntary addiction treatment legislation may help some, but experts say the lack of evidence on its effectiveness raises alarm bells. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention Act, on Tuesday. If passed, adults and youths with severe addiction and found to either cause imminent harm to themselves […]

Economics

2 w. ago Thursday's letters: Hypocrisy on vaccine mandates, drug treatment

Re. “UCP tables involuntary treatment bill,” April 16 I think it’s hypocritical that the UCP are OK with imposing mandatory addiction treatment for Albertans, but not with vaccine mandates for Albertans during a global pandemic. Craig O’Connor, Edmonton Ticket parking-ban scofflaws for revenue Edmontonians are tired of being told our only options are service cuts […]

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2 w. ago Alberta seeks to implement involuntary treatment, patients will be unable to refuse certain treatments

Alberta tabled legislation that would allow the province to place individuals into involuntary addiction treatment.

Economics

2 w. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Alberta taking bold steps on addiction recovery

WATCH: Alberta is taking decisive action on addiction, including the potential for involuntary treatment to avoid harm. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

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2 w. ago Alberta government introduces promised mandatory addiction treatment legislation

Critics have said they fear involuntary treatment could cause harm and violate human rights.

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2 w. ago Alberta tables new law for mandatory treatment for drug addicts

After two years, Alberta will become the first province in Canada to allow forced drug-addiction treatment

Economics

3 w. ago THE LATEST: Liberal decade of junk justice policies putting Canadians at risk

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of […]

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3 w. ago THE LATEST: Generational clash comes to forefront during election campaign

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of […]

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3 w. ago NDP focus on rent control as Conservatives tackle addictions treatment

The leaders are rounding out their second weekend of the campaign trail, with policy announcements including rent control and addictions treatment.

Economics