OTTAWA — The chief justice of the Federal Court says the court is in “crisis” and considering cutting hearings due to a worsening budget shortfall that is leaving many refugee claimants waiting months longer for life-changing rulings.

Despite a record caseload, the court is considering cutting hearings because of chronic and worsening underfunding by the federal government.{ai:summary}<p>The chief justice of the Federal Court has declared a "crisis" due to a significant budget shortfall. This financial strain may lead to reduced hearings, causing delays for refugee claimants awaiting crucial decisions. </p><p>#politics</p>

Federal Court chief says hearings may be cancelled, amid soaring asylum cases, from funding shortfall

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