Within Bill C-15 there is an exemption for individuals to avoid the mandatory minimum sentences if they are accepted into a treatment program. That treatment element of the MMP legislation is twofold. It does make specific reference to drug treatment courts, but it also makes reference to drug treatment generally. So it will be up to the provincial attorneys general to determine what other levels of treatment would be appropriate in that context.
On December 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.