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Publication Date: May 6, 2026 - 13:04

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Involuntary addiction treatment now legal in Sask. despite medical groups' warnings

May 6, 2026

The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to come into force this fall after regulations are finalized. People forced into treatment will be taken to Saskatchewan Hospital, a psychiatric facility in North Battleford.



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