Ontario Mulling Involuntary Addictions Treatment for People in Jail, on Parole

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones listens to questions from reporters following a press conference in Etobicoke, Ont., on Jan. 11, 2023. The Canadian Press/Tijana Martin

Ontario is exploring the use of involuntary addictions treatment for individuals in the correctional system as part of its bail reform initiative to crack down on crime.

The move coincides with the May 1 presentation of a justice bill in the legislature that the government is branding as tough on crime.