I cannot comment on specifics to this inmate because it’s before court proceedings. However, I can speak to the process itself. Since this process came to our attention, it is the responsibility of counsel to notify the RCMP, which in this particular case did not happen for various reasons. At the same time, we deal with Alberta Hospital. At Alberta Hospital there is a long wait list which Alberta Hospital provided to our attention as well. We have to keep in mind that there is a new process in place since the issue came to our attention. Copies of the psychiatric assessment are to be sent to RCMP, Alberta Hospital and both counsels so that we can have an efficient and effective way of dealing with these matters to remedy the situation. We are also developing a new protocol to work with Health and Social Services, my colleague Ms. Sandy Lee, on identifying the beds that are available. We are making progress in this respect.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 2-16(5): Psychiatric Assessment Capacity At North Slave Correctional Centre
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 2-16(5): Psychiatric Assessment Capacity At North Slave Correctional Centre
Oral Questions
February 28th, 2010
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