In throne speech, Saskatchewan vows drug-addiction supports, crackdown on crime

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government's aim to eradicate some drugs from the province 'might be an aspirational goal, but it doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be the goal.'

The fall sitting of the Saskatchewan legislature began Wednesday with Premier Scott Moe’s government promising new rules to get tough on drugs and to help those battling addictions.

Moe’s government, in the speech from the throne read out in the chamber by Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre, says it will introduce legislation that would, in extreme circumstances, see those battling addictions receive treatment against their will.

“Individuals whose addiction is creating a threat to themselves and others will be required to enter an addiction treatment program, ensuring they get the help they need while keeping