Legal aid in limbo as lawyers vote in favour of strike action
NANAIMO — Lawyers who represent the most vulnerable people around the province want a new verdict from the B.C. Government when it comes to legal aid.
Nearly 500 members of the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALAL) voted an overwhelming 97 per cent in favour of imminent job action to back increased funding demands.
Victoria lawyer and association director Donald McKay told NanaimoNewsNOW support shown by the association in this week’s vote underscores how dire the situation is.
“It really speaks to the issue of how motivated lawyers are to see legal aid funding improved in this province.”