Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That is unfortunate that there is no money. I am not going to sit here and argue that we should find some more money. This is not the place to do it, I do not think. I would like to ask a question about the legal aid system.
One of the questions I would like to ask is, when is the last time the payment for legal aid has been reviewed? Has there ever been a comparison done between convictions of work that legal aid has done as compared to individuals who hire their own representation?
Knowing the socio-economic situations of many of our First Nation communities and individuals, they have to rely big time on legal aid. I have a feeling that money is a subject area to be concerned with when it comes to legal representation. If you go through legal aid, the money is not that great. The incentive of legal representatives is not that great, and I think the number of individuals we have in our correctional facilities is directly connected to it. I am just wondering if there has ever been a comparison done. That is one question. The other question is when was the last time legal aid funding for lawyer fees has been checked into? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.