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Manitoba’s former chief psychiatrist applies for court challenge of detention law

April 20, 2026
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WINNIPEG — Manitoba is defending its law allowing 72-hour detention of people high on methamphetamines and other drugs, as its former chief psychiatrist applies for a court challenge. Premier Wab Kinew says his government did extensive research and worked with psychiatrists and emergency room doctors to ensure the highest medical standards are in place and [] The post Manitoba’s former chief psychiatrist applies for court challenge of detention law appeared first on Loonie Politics.

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