Thank you so much.
Perhaps this isn't a fair question, because I know professions are self-regulated and beyond that regulated by the provinces, but I've seen this happen. I practised civil litigation, and it was heart-wrenching to see people walk away from legitimate, strong legal cases because my hourly rate was too high. In comparison with much larger areas than Niagara, my hourly rate is or was pretty low. What is the profession doing? It seems that there is pressure in the profession to raise hourly rates, which is creating pressures and a ripple throughout the system. Beyond the suggestion for mandatory pro bono work at the higher levels, what can the profession do?