Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Basically, the committee members are trying to understand what the federal government's share of the cost of legal services should be and what kind of agreement we should recommend.
Regarding Ontario's budget, if there were an agreement whereby the federal government assumed half of the cost, how much would you receive and what would that mean for the services you provide? In terms of certificates, at what income level does a person qualify for legal aid services? How much does a lawyer who accepts a certificate—also known as a mandate in Quebec—receive?