OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he was open to, but still unconvinced by, the idea of compelling drug addicts into treatment as proposed by the Alberta government.

Asked by a reporter on Thursday if he would support a national strategy that used forced intervention to compel drug users into treatment under certain conditions, Poilievre said he wasn’t sure but was open to exploring it.

But the Conservative leader said he needs to "see more evidence" that someone who doesn't want to be rehabilitated can be successfully{ai:summary}<p>In the smoky halls of Ottawa, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pondered the Alberta government's push for forced rehab for addicts. His words were cautious, reflecting a mind open yet unconvinced by the notion of coercing the broken into healing.</p><p>A man weighing his options in a world heavy with choices. #society</p>

Poilievre is 'open' to idea of involuntary drug treatment for addicts, but questions remain

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