B.C. to introduce involuntary care for people with addictions, premier says ahead of October election

British Columbia will introduce involuntary care for people with concurrent addiction, mental illness and acquired brain injuries, as well as legislation that would compel youth to receive care if they are unable to seek it themselves, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Sunday.Secure care will be offered through correctional facilities, hospitals and secure housing and care facilities, the premier said. The first correctional facility will be the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, for people sentenced or being held on remand, while the first secure housing and care facility will be on the grounds of the Alouette Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge. Hospitals will also provide involuntary care under the changes, he said.