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Calls for rent control grow louder in Halifax as tenants raise more concerns“As soon as something new pops up I instantly apply, and you just get responses that there’s already 20, 30 other people trying for the same spot.”EconomyNov 2, 2020
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Western University law students volunteer to provide access to justice as pandemic raises barriersThe Western University chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is seeing an increased interest from law students looking to volunteer.CanadaOct 19, 2020
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Manitoba criminal defence lawyers refuse to take on legal aid cases amid row with provinceAs of Monday morning, private bar criminal defence lawyers across Manitoba will not perform any bail court services on behalf of legal aid clients.CrimeFeb 3, 2020
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Family of Quebec man who died after being shot by Montreal police seeks financial assistanceThe family of man killed by Montreal police is asking the provincial government for financial helpCanadaJan 30, 2020
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Quebec sexual assault victims will soon have access to free legal aidSurvivors of sexual assault in Quebec will soon have greater access to legal aid as part of a new pilot project in the province.CanadaDec 9, 2019
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Ontario government cancels future legal aid funding cuts, but 2019 reductions remainThe Progressive Conservative government's spring budget had planned successive budget cuts for legal aid, with the funding set to be reduced by $164 million in 2021-22.PoliticsDec 9, 2019
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A ‘broken’ system: Canadians can’t afford lawyers but don’t qualify for legal aidMany Canadians unable to afford lawyers and end up pleading guilty or representing themselves in court.CanadaDec 6, 2019
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Manitoba 211 use climbs 36 per cent; needs funding to become full-serviceManitoba's 211 service is gaining traction province-wide, but won't become a number you can actually call or text without additional funding.HealthNov 21, 2019
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B.C.’s legal aid staff lawyers begin strike FridayDespite the one-day walkout at LSS headquarters, legal aid centres throughout B.C. remained open on Friday.Nov 1, 2019
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Saskatoon court rules against self-proclaimed ‘justice advocate’A Saskatoon court ruled against Mark Zielke providing legal services for a fee to clients without a licence from the Law Society of Saskatchewan.CanadaAug 8, 2019
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