A series of events are planned tomorrow in Newmarket as part of a provincewide protest against the Doug Ford government's cuts to legal aid.
The Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario is hosting Day of Action events to highlight "the devastating impacts the government's legal aid cuts will have on already vulnerable communities."
In the Newmarket area, two events are planned:
- Banners will be dropped over the Highway 404 bridge at 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.;
- Button and information handout at the York Region Courthouse from 1 to 2 p.m.
Organizers are encouraging citizens to show their support by attending, promoting or volunteering.
"Get involved in pushing back the cuts and affirm your support for a robust, accessible legal aid program in Ontario," the website states.
For details on how to participate, contact the Community Legal Clinic of York Region.
CLCYR promotes access to justice and the elimination of poverty through legal representation, summary advice, referrals, public legal education and information, community development and law reform.
Editor's Note July 30: This article was altered to remove the protest at 16635 Yonge St.
