Frontline workers who help people dealing with addiction are hesitant about whether the provincial government’s involuntary addiction treatment plan will actually make a difference.

This follows the Throne Speech on Wednesday, which marks a new legislative session. During the speech, the provincial government highlighted its agenda for the year ahead and bills that will be introduced.

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A significant agenda topic discussed was the Compassionate Intervention Act, which is an involuntary treatment program for drug-addicted individuals.

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