Approval of legal aid and cancellation of certificates by Minister
21.1Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the regulations, the Minister may
(a)
approve and make payment for legal aid provided before April 1, 1993 under this Part for matters and proceedings included in paragraphs 12(1)(
e) or 12(1)(
f) or for matters and proceedings of an appellate nature in respect of paragraphs 12(1)(
e) or 12(1)(
f); and
(b)
cancel a legal aid certificate issued before April 1, 1993 under this Part for matters and proceedings included in paragraphs 12(1)(
e) or (
f) or for matters and proceedings of an appellate nature in respect of paragraphs 12(1)(
e) or 12(1)(
f) if the Minister is satisfied that
(i)
the legal aid certificate ought not to have been issued,
(ii)
the applicant has made a false statement or has concealed information in applying for legal aid,
(iii)
because of changed circumstances since the date of issue of the legal aid certificate, the benefits of this Part ought not to be extended to the applicant, or
(iv)
excessive time has elapsed since the date of issue of the legal aid certificate.