Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, unfortunately, this area is driven by demand. The more cases and the more charges, the more people ask for services. At the moment, we are trapped in an agreement with the federal government that caps the federal contribution. This is a cost-shared program. The agreement has been capped at 1989-90 fiscal year levels. This basically reflects the territorial share of the cost of legal aid beyond the cap, Mr. Chairman. It is directly a result of volume. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1991-92
In the Legislative Assembly on December 17th, 1991. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1991-92
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
December 16th, 1991
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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