With regard to healthcare services received by individuals incarcerated with Correctional Service Canada: (a) what is, broken down by province and territory, the median and average wait time between (i) receiving a referral from a general practitioner or another medical professional and a consultation with a specialist, (ii) receiving a consultation with a specialist and receiving treatment; and (b) what is the breakdown by year of temporary absence permits issued for medical purposes, for each of the last five years, and what are the details of these permits, including the (i) number of permits issued at each correctional institution, (ii) number of visits to each medical facility, (iii) the reason, purpose or type of treatment, associated with the visits?
Q-298 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present
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Fred Davies
(Niagara South)
Date asked
September 15, 2025
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October 31, 2025
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