Did you know that almost 12 million Canadians will face at least one legal problem in a given three-year period? Or that taking just a two-day civil action to trial costs between $13,500 and $37,200? Canadians today are losing their access to justice as the costs of legal services and length of legal proceedings climb steadily upwards.
The Canadian Forum of Civil Justice is starting a new segment in Obiter Dicta to provide the latest news, events, and information on access to justice issues. The CFCJ is a national non-profit organization that strives to make the civil justice system more accessible, effective and sustainable through research and advocacy. We’re happy to be a part of the thriving academic community at Osgoode, inspiring students to be passionate about access to justice.
The CFCJ is located at Osgoode in 3015. Want more information about access to justice issues and CFCJ’s work? You can “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theCFCJ, follow us on Twitter @CFCJ_FCJC, or visit our webpage at www.cfcj-fcjc.org.