Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
"Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this program with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for justice, no law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination."
Ontario's government plans to introduce involuntary addictions treatment for inmates and those on probation, alongside broader justice reform measures revealed in upcoming legislation.