Legal Aid Ontario's proposed changes will raise income eligibility thresholds for legal aid services and increase the asset threshold, assisting more low-income Ontarians navigate the legal system.
Attorney General Doug Downey anticipates that raising the income threshold for duty counsel services will assist 180,000 more people each year, especially those most vulnerable in legal proceedings.
The increase in financial eligibility aims to alleviate the backlog in criminal courts by ensuring low-income individuals can access necessary legal support without unnecessary hurdles.
Downey emphasized the importance of simplifying the legal aid process, stating, 'This is a service to an individual, regardless of their circumstances,' underscoring the initiative's focus on user-friendliness.
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