Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there is a policy with respect to medical travel benefits. I believe the Member refers to something that is called non-medical escort. Patients and families often wish to see family members travel with patients to give them the kind of emotional and language support Mr. Krutko speaks of.

Mr. Speaker, this is a very emotional issue, as the need for a non-medical escort is often not deemed to be a requirement by the medical staff making the referral. In fact, there have been many inconsistencies in the interpretation of this policy in the past. I believe the rule is that it is determined by the physician if patients require a non-medical escort to accompany them. Thank you.