New Law Reduces Pressure on Emergency Rooms, Keeps Communities Safe: Smith

Province of Manitoba - November 5, 2025

The Manitoba government has passed legislation that would address the growing meth crisis across the province, giving police and health-care professionals more options to offer treatment immediately to people intoxicated by drugs in a safe space that protects the public, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced today.

“Our government is making sure people suffering from addiction who are a danger to themselves and others are stabilized and provided with access to appropriate care and treatment options without criminalizing them,” said Smith. “Despite the opposition’s attempts to stall and block this important legislation, we are going to make

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