What changes to B.C.'s mental health legislation could look like
Premier David Eby has announced a review of the province's mental health legislation in light of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy. Two lawyers with extensive professional experience, Laura Johnston of Health Justice and Kevin Love with the Community Legal Assistance Society, joined us to share their experiences with the Mental Health Act and what changes they do and do not want to see.
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