B.C. Premier pledges involuntary care for severe addictions ahead of October election

B.C. Premier pledges involuntary care for severe addictions ahead of October election

October 7, 2024 12:07 pm PST.

British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for those with severe addictions who are mentally ill and have sustained a brain injury, the premier announced Sunday just days ahead of the start of a provincial election campaign.

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