Alberta earmarks $180million for 2 involuntary addiction treatment centres

Promised in 2023, the proposed “compassionate intervention act” will allow a family member, doctor or police officer to request a mandatory treatment order from a judge if someone is deemed a danger to themselves or others. The 2 treatment centres will open in 2029 in Calgary and Edmonton and have 150 beds each. See also: Tragic stories behind UCP’s compassionate intervention.