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Legal Aid Underfunding Lawsuit | Winnipeg News
A landmark lawsuit in Manitoba is challenging both provincial and federal governments for chronically underfunding Legal Aid, arguing it violates fundamental rights like fair trial and personal liberty. With Legal Aid stuck at $36.6 million while prosecution gets $54 million, the system is collapsing—leading to wrongful convictions, rushed plea deals, and denied bail. Indigenous communities are hit hardest. Nearly 20% of legal aid applications were denied last year, mostly due to income limits. The court hears arguments in September, potentially reshaping how justice is delivered in Canada…
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