http://www.paralegaledu.org/british-columbia/  
In British Columbia, paralegals may not work independently and must work under the supervision of a lawyer. Paralegals may not practice law, and as such may not represent people in court nor assist them with traffic violations or name changes. 
Alceste, give it up.  As you can see, paralegals have very little standing other than a limited role in Ontario.  Tribunals for the most part have never required a lawyer though many "clients" do use a lawyer.  The point still is the legal system i.e. the courts (except very minor offences) is tilted toward the legal profession.  The profession including judges and lawyers have no interest in streamlining the system therefore lawyers can continue to charge copious amounts of hours to your file.  Anyone who has been involved in litigation knows you have to have deep pockets in Canada to go to court. To top it off, QB judges often take their own sweet time before they render a decision.