Legal woes taking toll, report says
Thursday, August 18, 2016 @ 8:00 PM | By Kim Arnott
Everyday legal problems — from getting divorced, to fighting eviction notices, to disputing cell phone bills — cost Canadians about $7.7 billion a year.
But the physical, emotional and psychological consequences of these problems are also estimated to cost society about $800 million a year in healthcare and social services payments.
The Canadian Forum on Civil Justice (CFCJ) has released a report analyzing data gathered from more than 3,000 Canadians through extensive phone surveys that asked them about their experiences with legal problems.
The results highlight...
But the physical, emotional and psychological consequences of these problems are also estimated to cost society about $800 million a year in healthcare and social services payments.
The Canadian Forum on Civil Justice (CFCJ) has released a report analyzing data gathered from more than 3,000 Canadians through extensive phone surveys that asked them about their experiences with legal problems.
The results highlight...
