“I feel very strongly about this — we have really failed those who suffer from severe mental health issues in this province,” said Falcon.
Falcon wants to see British Columbia change the way it tackles mental health issues. He has proposed re-establishing a modernized mental health institutions.
The sticking point for many on the proposal is the idea of forcing people into care. Falcon believes it is the right thing to do and a necessary step to protect British Columbians.
“When you have got folks who aren’t capable of making decisions in their own best interest that is where actually you do need government to step up. And I get that there is some controversy about that, but my god, at the end of the day my biggest important responsibility is protecting defenseless individuals who can’t make decisions in their own best interests,” said Falcon.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson said her party is focusing on voluntary complex care.
