Canada Faces Shortage of Beds for Involuntary Addiction Treatment

Minister Ya'ara Saks highlights provincial responsibility amid calls for compulsory care to address overdose crisis.

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Ya'ara Saks, reports insufficient beds for involuntary addiction and mental health treatment across Canada.
The responsibility for health care policies, including compulsory care, lies with provincial governments.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre supports mandatory treatment for children and prisoners unable to make decisions.
Several provinces are considering or expanding compulsory care as they combat a national overdose crisis.
Poilievre is exploring the feasibility of mandatory treatment for adults, emphasizing the need for adequate services.