Canada's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks says there aren't enough beds across the country to support involuntary treatment for addictions and mental health. Saks emphasizes that healthcare is under provincial jurisdiction, leaving it up to provinces to establish policies. However, she stresses that before discussions about compulsory care can begin, adequate treatment services must be in place.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks says there aren't enough beds in jurisdictions across the country to support involuntary treatment for addictions and mental health .Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks listens to questions at a news conference in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.
Saks says health care is under provincial jurisdiction and it's up to the provinces "to outline the policies that they see fit."But before they have discussions about compulsory care, they need to ensure adequate treatment services are in place, she says. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he's in favour of mandatory, involuntary drug and psychiatric treatment for minors and prisoners who are found to be incapable of making decisions for themselves.Compulsory care for mental health and addictions is being contemplated or expanded in several provinces as communities struggle to cope with a countrywide overdose crisis.
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