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As politicians return to Saskatchewan’s legislature, Premier Scott Moe’s government is promising new rules to get tough on drugs and to help those battling addictions. Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre outlined the government’s goals and priorities in the speech from the throne. Involuntary drug treatment\u00a0 The throne speech says the province plans to introduce the Compassionate Intervention Act, which would order those with addictions to receive treatment against their will. Moe says the legislation would only apply in extreme circumstances when someone is facing arrest. Cracking down on drugs The province plans to introduce the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, which is aimed at cracking down on those who profit from selling drugs. Moe says details will come later, but he wants the province to eradicate fentanyl and methamphetamine. Building schools The… <\/p>\n

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As politicians return to Saskatchewan’s legislature, Premier Scott Moe’s government is promising new rules to get tough on drugs and to help those battling addictions. Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre outlined the government’s goals and priorities in the speech from the throne. Involuntary drug treatment\u00a0 The throne speech says the province plans to introduce the Compassionate Intervention Act, which would order those with addictions to receive treatment against their will. Moe says the legislation would only apply in extreme circumstances when someone is facing arrest. Cracking down on drugs The province plans to introduce the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, which is aimed at cracking down on those who profit from selling drugs. Moe says details will come later, but he wants the province to eradicate fentanyl and methamphetamine. Building schools The... <\/p>\n

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