Right now, anyone who requests a legal aid mandate for a basic application can be represented, but the system has hit the saturation point. Refugee claims are on the rise. We are getting a lot of people, especially since 2017 began. The lawyers are burnt out as well. Young lawyers don't necessarily choose to work in the legal aid system. I think we're at a critical point right now.
On February 9th, 2017. See this statement in context.