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Review of the LAA Program to Improve Access to Justice

In partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Law Society of Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to announce that over the next few months it will undertake a complete review of the LAA plan.  The review will examine:
 
  • what are the legal needs of Albertans of limited needs,
  • how those needs should be prioritized
  • who LAA's clients should be,
  • what services LAA should provide,
  • how should legal aid be provided,
  • what level of compensation should LAA pay to the private bar who provide the services, and
  • what other sources of revenue or support in kind could be developed for LAA

 

A Steering Committee consisting of representatives from Alberta Justice, the Law Society and LAA will oversee the review, which will ultimately result in a report/recommendations to change and improve the legal aid plan for the benefit of vulnerable Albertans.  This report will be provided to the LAA Board and the Minister for their consideration and approval. 

Legal aid is an essential component of the administration of the justice system and the purpose of the review is to improve access to justice of Albertans in need.

Appropriate stakeholder consultation is essential to the success of this review and has since been completed.  Thank you to everyone who provided their input.  Your feedback is vital to this process and is greatly valued.

If you would like further information about the LAA review please contact Jennifer Fowler; Director, Communications for Legal Aid Alberta at jfowler@legalaid.ab.ca or (780) 427-8742.