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Lawyers and advocates are losing sleep over federal courts funding 'crisis'

The article from MSN discusses the dire financial situation of Canada's federal courts, which are facing a funding crisis that has left lawyers, advocates, and court staff deeply concerned. The lack of adequate funding has led to significant delays in the judicial process, with some cases taking years to resolve, thereby affecting access to justice. This crisis stems from a combination of factors including insufficient budget allocations, increased caseloads, and the need for technological upgrades. Lawyers and advocates are particularly alarmed as the backlog grows, potentially infringing on the rights of individuals to timely justice. The situation has prompted calls for immediate government intervention to increase funding, improve court infrastructure, and address the systemic issues plaguing the judicial system.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/lawyers-and-advocates-are-losing-sleep-over-federal-courts-funding-crisis/ar-AA1vop24 ]