Chris Lewis at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On March 11th, 2021. See this statement in context.

March 11th, 2021 / 12:05 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Lewis Conservative Essex, ON

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I'm going to be very brief on my questions, because I have a lot that I could ask today.

We've heard from the provinces that they would like to see more money from the federal government to support legal aid. Instead, according to the main estimates, less money will be provided in 2021-22. Why is the amount being decreased?

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