Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to thank both witnesses for appearing before the committee today.
Ms. Govender, the subject of pro bono work has come up before this committee as well, and the report that was issued, “Rights-Based Legal Aid: Rebuilding BC's Broken System”, states quite explicitly that “the justice system itself often falls back on an assumption that an increase of pro bono legal services offered by lawyers can fill the gap.” It goes on to say, “There is no basis in fact for this expectation.”
Can you just briefly relate some of your experiences regarding that statement?