Emergency protection orders are temporary court orders up to 90 days, and they are available under the Protection Against Family Violence Act. Of course, there has been a report highlighting some of the deficiencies, and so Justice is working with its partners to identify ways to fix those. It's not a perfect solution, obviously. There are communities with no RCMP, and so a piece of paper doesn't feel like it makes you very safe. It's not a perfect fix, but that is what is in place.
R.J. Simpson on Question 579-19(2): Mental Health and Addictions Supports
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 579-19(2): Mental Health and Addictions Supports
Oral Questions
February 24th, 2021
Page 2087
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