A rally is planned for Friday, protesting increased involuntary care in our province.
Last month, the provincial government announced they will expand involuntary treatment, if the NDP is re-elected.
“This is a dangerous and un-empathetic approach that will create more stigma, fear, and criminalization of already marginalized populations,” said student Grace Burke in a press release.
“Amid the toxic drug crisis, the housing crisis, a strained healthcare system, and a lack of voluntary care beds, the expansion of the Mental Health Act will inevitably lead to more harm being inflicted on vulnerable people.”
The rally is set for noon on Friday, outside of the Prince George Courthouse.
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