Settlement over preventive detentions in Quebec worth $8.5 million

People in Quebec who were involuntarily detained in hospitals for over 72 hours due to mental health disorders may receive compensation for their rights violation under Law P-38. An agreement between advocacy groups and the Quebec government was presented to Judge Martin Sheehan for approval, with details to be finalized and lawyers’ fees to be determined. The outcome of this agreement could lead to redress for individuals impacted by the involuntary detention.

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