Approximately 40% of the one-time budget has been cut, equating to nearly 50 million dollars. The largest decline in this funding came in 2002, when it was reduced by close to 30 million dollars. The Province of British Columbia ranks third lowest in Canada in per capital legal aid spending.
A substantial portion of the initial budget has been shaved off, amounting to roughly 50 million dollars. The largest reduction happened in 2002, with a decrease of approximately 30 million dollars. The Province of British Columbia falls third from the bottom in Canada's per capita legal aid expenditure.