Ontario considers mandatory addiction treatment for offenders

May 1, 2025, 6:20 am

Ontario’s government is poised to unveil a controversial justice measure proposing involuntary addiction treatment for individuals in the correctional system. The initiative aims to address recidivism and public safety while sparking debate among legal experts, reflecting a bold step toward stricter rehabilitative interventions.

citynews.ca / Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system. The Canadian Press has learned that the government will make that announcement today, as it sets out new justice measures that will be contained in a bill being tabled later…

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario eyes involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in correctional system

The Canadian Press has learned that the Ford government will make that announcement today, as it sets out new justice measures that will be contained in a bill being tabled later in the day

globalnews.ca / Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system.

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