US EditionAlberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants
- Two board members of the Alberta Law Foundation resigned, stating the proposed legislation poses a "serious threat" to vulnerable people's access to the justice system and undermines the foundation's independence.
- The proposed Bill 39 allows Justice Minister Mickey Amery to have final authority on grants over $250,000, which could disrupt funding for community legal services.
- The foundation's grant funding, crucial for non-profit services, faces a significant shift that could result in further funding cuts and leave more individuals self-represented in legal matters.
- Lawyer Cody Ackland warned that less funding could lead to more individuals representing themselves in court, causing delays in the justice system.
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Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants
The bill would give Justice Minister Mickey Amery final say on grants over $250,000 that the foundation provides to community legal clinics and researchers
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