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Mayors proclaim Duty Counsel Day in Edmonton and Calgary, city landmarks to be lit up
The mayors of Alberta’s two largest cities have signed official proclamations declaring October 27 as Duty
Duty counsel everywhere, for everyone
Alberta is big but no matter where you are, legal aid help is close. Geographically
Duty Counsel Day: Messages of support
Pictured above: Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “There is a lot to be
Nine things you can do to support Duty Counsel Day
The justice system is complex. Here’s to the lawyers who make it a little easier.
Four new appointees bring decades of experience and fresh perspectives to LAA Board
The Law Society of Alberta appoints four new members to Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors.
Ask a Lawyer: Elder abuse
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers increasingly concerned by cases of elder abuse. Legal protections are available
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Separating fact from fiction in the Canadian legal system
Legal Aid Alberta staff criminal duty council Cameron Mitchell joined Global Edmonton to help unpack some of the facts from the fiction, from arrests and police interrogations to what to what to expect in the courtroom.
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 in review
How Legal Aid Alberta has protected access to justice for Albertans across the province. 2025 was a critical year for Legal Aid Alberta (LAA)
Supporting Albertans facing family violence matters
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this serious issue, and the ways Legal Aid Alberta can support claimants and
Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the
Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe
The role of youth duty counsel in the justice system
The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people are treated fairly – and differently than adults – if they come into conflict with the