The government no longer wants to invest in the Court Challenges Program. That is what they have decided to do until we are able to convince them that they are on the wrong track and that they must reinstate the Court Challenges Program in order to help communities, minorities and people who do not have the money to challenge the interpretation of the law or the manner in which the law is enforced on the front lines. If we were to ask the government if the RCMP in New Brunswick had to offer services in both official languages, I am certain that they would say yes. On the other hand, ensuring compliance is another story and that is what is being debated in court at this time. Without the CCP, the SAANB would be obliged to represent citizens in court. That is part of its mandate. If they use money that does not come from the Court Challenges Program, that means that there will be a shortfall in other community assistance sectors. In one way or another, someone will come up short.
On June 12th, 2007. See this statement in context.