When a person releases, both their personnel files and their medical files go to Archives Canada.
However, before individuals leave the forces, they have the right to have a copy of their medical files. All they have to do is make that request. Especially for people with medical problems, we ensure through the integrated personnel support centre that a copy of their medical file is made and handed to them so that when they transition to their civilian caregiver, they can bring their file with them for good continuity there.