Saskatchewan might force people into drug treatment. But will it work?

KLEIN: Lessons from Saskatchewan: A balanced approach to the opioid crisis

In the face an opioid crisis, Saskatchewan has taken decisive action to combat drug trafficking and enhance public safety. Read on.

Cory Morgan: Alberta’s Involuntary Drug Addiction Treatment Initiative Should Be Applauded

Commentary Alberta took a recovery-oriented approach to dealing with the opioid addiction crisis under Premier Jason Kenney’s leadership in 2019. By 2021, over 8,000 addiction treatment spaces had been funded. Harm reduction advocates insisted Kenney’s approach was misguided and said lives would be lost over his refusal to embrace drug dispensaries as B.C. had. B.C.’s decriminalization strategy turned into a catastrophe and the government was fo…

Alberta is providing $180 million to build two involuntary addiction treatment centres.

Saskatchewan might force people into drug treatment. But will it work?

Political leaders across Canada are considering placing people into forced drug treatment programs. Alberta is funding the creation of two of centres for that purpose and Saskatchewan is considering following its lead.