The authors propose that the widespread availability of
access to information through traditional computing and mobile devices has the potential
to increase access to justice in «real time,
across borders,
across disciplines, and
across a huge mass of stakeholders.»
Like the situation Lear describes in the U.S., there remain multiple and significant gaps in
access to justice across Canada, none of which seem
to be shrinking despite
increased awareness of the issues, better data and significant commitment of pro bono hours by lawyers.