Legal advocates say federal budget can ease crisis in courts, but more should be done
People working in the justice system say the recent federal budget made some moves that could improve access to justice in Canada but more needs to be done to address swelling case backlogs in courts across the country.
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Posted: May 04, 2021 2:03 PM ET | Last Updated: May 4
Monuments to the Canadian justice system are pictured near the Ontario Court of Justice on Feb. 12, 2021.(Evan Mitsui/CBC)
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