I can state unequivocally that the lawyers who work with us do so for a very low fee. They even give their time free time to the SAANB. Imagine what it costs to take a case to the Supreme Court of Canada. As for the government, I am sure they do not pay their lawyers $35 an hour. Let us put things in perspective. Our lawyers are receiving a minimal amount. We cannot ask them to do the expert work and research that this requires, completely as volunteers. I can tell you that they are not asking us for their usual rate.
On June 12th, 2007. See this statement in context.