Is justice just for the rich?
Greetings and I'd like to wish a very happy Thanksgiving to all Canadians.
I'm Christian Robicheau, assistant editor at http://www.sterlingcreations.ca and on this long holiday weekend for Canadians, our president Donna J. Jodhan has a very sobering editorial to share with us.
I wish everyone a great holiday weekend and a happy Thanksgiving with their families.
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Is justice just for the rich?
By Donna J. Jodhan
A few months ago, one of my favorite cab drivers asked me this question as we were driving down the crowded Don Valley Parkway in Toronto. He was mulling over the fact that just a few years ago, our Federal Government decided to put an end to the Court Challenges Program; a program that up until then, had been used by those Canadians who could not afford the services of lawyers to launch charter challenges.
In a nutshell: The program had been established way back in the 80s by the government of the day to enable those Canadians who could not otherwise afford to, to launch charter challenges against the government if they felt that the government was trampling on their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights. In other words: If a person honestly felt that the government was not honouring their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights, they could use this particular program to find a lawyer who would be willing to fight their case.
The majority of applicants or beneficiaries under this program were members of minority groups, disabled groups, and members of Aboriginal groups but now that this program is no longer in existence, the questions being asked are these: Where can these persons go in order to obtain adequate funding and representation in order to have their voices heard? Are there other alternatives open to them? Why did the government find it necessary to chop this particular program?
In the normal scheme of things, the groups mentioned above are unfortunately unable to afford adequate funding and representation and they are the ones whose rights are often trampled upon. The government knows this only too well so I humbly ask again; why did they find it necessary to cut one of the only affective programs that gave these groups a way to speak up for themselves? Can we conclude then that in our beloved country, justice is just for the rich? Just my two cents worth for today.
I'm Donna J. Jodhan wishing you a terrific day and weekend.
To reach me, please send an email to info@sterlingcreations.ca and I would be delighted to send you an electronic copy of our latest newsletter.
Here is a complete list of where you can view Donna's blogs and editorials.
Donna Jodhan! Advocating accessibility for all
http://www.donnajodhan.blogspot.com
Weekly features on how to increase your success with your business ventures
http://www.sterlingcreations.com/businessdesk.htm
Weekly articles and editorials on issues about accessibility
http://www.sterlingcreations.ca/blog
A monthly editorial on issues on diversity
http://www.diversityintheworkplace.ca
I'm Christian Robicheau, assistant editor at http://www.sterlingcreations.ca and on this long holiday weekend for Canadians, our president Donna J. Jodhan has a very sobering editorial to share with us.
I wish everyone a great holiday weekend and a happy Thanksgiving with their families.
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Is justice just for the rich?
By Donna J. Jodhan
A few months ago, one of my favorite cab drivers asked me this question as we were driving down the crowded Don Valley Parkway in Toronto. He was mulling over the fact that just a few years ago, our Federal Government decided to put an end to the Court Challenges Program; a program that up until then, had been used by those Canadians who could not afford the services of lawyers to launch charter challenges.
In a nutshell: The program had been established way back in the 80s by the government of the day to enable those Canadians who could not otherwise afford to, to launch charter challenges against the government if they felt that the government was trampling on their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights. In other words: If a person honestly felt that the government was not honouring their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights, they could use this particular program to find a lawyer who would be willing to fight their case.
The majority of applicants or beneficiaries under this program were members of minority groups, disabled groups, and members of Aboriginal groups but now that this program is no longer in existence, the questions being asked are these: Where can these persons go in order to obtain adequate funding and representation in order to have their voices heard? Are there other alternatives open to them? Why did the government find it necessary to chop this particular program?
In the normal scheme of things, the groups mentioned above are unfortunately unable to afford adequate funding and representation and they are the ones whose rights are often trampled upon. The government knows this only too well so I humbly ask again; why did they find it necessary to cut one of the only affective programs that gave these groups a way to speak up for themselves? Can we conclude then that in our beloved country, justice is just for the rich? Just my two cents worth for today.
I'm Donna J. Jodhan wishing you a terrific day and weekend.
To reach me, please send an email to info@sterlingcreations.ca and I would be delighted to send you an electronic copy of our latest newsletter.
Here is a complete list of where you can view Donna's blogs and editorials.
Donna Jodhan! Advocating accessibility for all
http://www.donnajodhan.blogspot.com
Weekly features on how to increase your success with your business ventures
http://www.sterlingcreations.com/businessdesk.htm
Weekly articles and editorials on issues about accessibility
http://www.sterlingcreations.ca/blog
A monthly editorial on issues on diversity
http://www.diversityintheworkplace.ca
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