Dear Editor:
The lack of provincial government funding for groups to participate in the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry is a direct threat to a successful outcome of that proceeding.
They have categorically stated they cannot afford to hire lawyers to cross-examine witnesses scheduled to appear before the commission and, in the absence of that ability, their contribution will be severely limited. In contrast, neither the B.C. government nor the police will suffer a similar impediment. Public funds will see to that.
So, why not use some of those public funds to ensure those who have been granted standing before the committee can fully participate? Surely it would be a small price to pay in the pursuit of truth and reconciliation.
Bill Brassington, Burnaby
