Canadian coverage, focused on hospital restraint and seclusion, with verified short holdings, original analysis and links to the underlying sources. A publication date isn't the same as a decision date. The dates below identify which is shown.
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Ontario law requires restraint and confinement to fit defined legal conditions. An institution needs evidence of the immediate concern, less restrictive options, ongoing monitoring and a decision that can be revisited.
Ontario's 2025 inquests illustrate how safety, restraint, staffing, medical records and continuity of care can intersect. The public recommendation is a beginning, not proof the system has changed.
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