Saskatchewan has passed legislation that enables involuntary drug treatment for some people with addictions, according to reports from Canadian outlets. The laws empower the provincial government to order treatment for individuals assessed as needing care, even if they are not voluntarily participating in treatment. Addictions Minister Lori Carr says people brought into forced treatment receive legal representation at all stages of the assessment process, including during evaluation and related steps. The legislation is designed to ensure that a legal process accompanies decisions about whether treatment can be mandated. The details of how eligibility is determined, how assessments are carried out, and the duration or conditions of treatment are part of the new framework described by sources. The Winnipeg Free Press reports that the Saskatchewan government has moved to enact the measure, while Global News highlights the minister’s stated commitment to providing counsel throughout assessment. The reporting indicates the province is implementing a system that combines compulsory treatment authority with procedural safeguards intended to support legal oversight.