• address the highest client legal needs in Immigration and Refugee services (I&R), while ensuring that only those matters which should proceed receive LAA assistance
• providing varying levels of assistance while taking into account the ability of the typical client to navigate the I&R system
• provide self-help supports to eligible clients who are capable of fully or partially taking carriage of their matter
• use the most cost-effective service delivery methods, which may include both staff and roster lawyer services
• provide supports to the Roster to aid in the provision of quality services within the constraints of time and resources
• foster innovative and collaborative approaches to meet client legal needs
• result in equitable service delivery across the province
• not exceed the budgeted expenditures for I&R services

Roster lawyers are invited to one of two information sessions that will focus on the Immigration & Refugee Restructuring Project.  Venues are yet to be confirmed, but the dates and times are as follows:

Edmonton Session: March 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Calgary Session: March 25. 3:00pm - 5:00pm

If you're interested in attending, please contact Anne Margaret Wall (Roster Manager) at roster@legalaid.ab.ca or (780) 422-6152.

Questions or comments on the Immigration & Refugee Restructuring Project can be forwarded to Katherine Weaver (VP, Program Services) at kweaver@legalaid.ab.ca

More information on the project can be found in the summary and table of changes.