Eric Epp

Clarified Definition of Impecuniosity Advances to Justice in Indigenous Litigation in Canada

By Eric Epp Recently, in Anderson v Alberta, the Supreme Court refined the test for impecuniosity when determining whether to award advance costs in litigation pursued in the public interest. This is to be given special consideration when it involves First Nations claims in order to pursue reconciliation. The new test allows for impecuniosity to be […]

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Attraction and Retention of Lawyers in Rural Manitoba

By Eric Epp It is clear there are not enough lawyers practicing in rural and remote Manitoba. The attraction and retention of lawyers in rural and remote communities is increasingly becoming a deep issue of accessibility to justice. The majority of Manitobans, around 60%, reside in or around Winnipeg. Manitoba’s legal profession is not reflective

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