Advocates say the Manitoba government's plan to detain people intoxicated with long-lasting drugs like methamphetamine at a Winnipeg detox facility for up to 72 hours could put marginalized people at greater risk.

A large group of more than 100 protesters gathered outside the Manitoba Legislative Building in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon, calling on the government to reconsider Bill 48, which increased the limit of how long a highly-intoxicated person can be detained from 24 hours to 72 hours.

The bill passed through the Legislature earlier this month.

On Monday, the province offered media a tour of the 20-room detention facility at 190 Disraeli Fwy., which is set to open at the end of the month. Another 20 rooms are expected to be added at a later date.

Rally organizer

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