He warned Doug Ford's government this hospital locks people in 'horrific' isolation. The province called one hospital exec
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A prominent psychiatrist raised serious concerns in 2018 regarding inhumane conditions at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, including the controversial practice of isolating patients. Despite these warnings to Ontario's provincial government, the facility continued operating under scrutiny. This investigation examines the gap between expert warnings and government accountability in mental health care facilities, highlighting systemic issues in patient treatment and oversight mechanisms within provincial institutions.
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He warned Doug Ford's government this hospital locks people in 'horrific' isolation. The province called one hospital exec
Psychiatrist Dr. John Bradford warned the province in 2018 about “horrific conditions" at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.
