Ontario is preparing to introduce involuntary addictions treatment for individuals within the correctional system, as part of a larger justice reform initiative. The government aims to research implementation methods, costs, and federal support needed for this plan. Additional legislative measures include facilitating restraining orders against domestic violence offenders and streamlining the process for police to seize devices used in auto theft. However, the Attorney General's announcements were somewhat overshadowed by Premier Doug Ford's controversial comments regarding judges, although Downey clarified that the government is not pursuing an American-style election system for judges.
Ontario's government plans to introduce involuntary addictions treatment for inmates and those on probation, alongside broader justice reform measures revealed in upcoming legislation.
Attorney General Doug Downey outlined that while there are multiple reforms in the pipeline, the involuntary treatment for addictions is a significant focus for tackling systemic issues.
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