Justice committee  I'm sorry; can you repeat the question?

Justice committee  I share his concerns that the Jordan clock and the evaluation in that respect will change the landscape.

Justice committee  As I noted, the research isn't exhaustive on that point. Particularly with regard to the self-represented litigants, I do know that there have been a number of studies to support the position that there should be more legal aid funding in the criminal justice system because it ha

Justice committee  Yes.

Justice committee  Exactly, and the consequences are severe, reflecting penitentiary-length sentences, and of course that's a significant consideration.

Justice committee  Do you mean in terms of waiving the preliminary inquiry?

Justice committee  I would share my friend's comments. I can't recall recently doing that. It would be a very odd occurrence. Generally, when a preliminary inquiry is scheduled, it's for a very focused purpose. Although it's referred to as a dress rehearsal of the trial, that's a bit of a generous

Justice committee  I can indicate that the last two out of three preliminary inquiries I've conducted in the past year have been resolved at the provincial court level. This is consistent with—and I know it's been referenced—the Webster and Bebbington study of 2013. It found, particularly in Ontari

Justice committee  Thank you.

Justice committee  Good afternoon. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be before the committee today. My name is Laurelly Dale. I am a criminal defence counsel of over 11 years. I share an office in downtown Toronto with the reputable John Rosen, and I also have an office in northwestern Ontario,