The Hospitals for the Insane Act is passed, B.C.'s first legislature enabling commitment to a facility. The Act stipulates that two medical certificates are required for commitment. The New Westminster Provincial Asylum is renamed the Public Hospital for the Insane (PHI).
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As an organization committed to anti-racism, within a profession dedicated to social justice and equity, we stand in these relationships with humility and respect.