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Ask a Lawyer: Healing and peacemaking at Edmonton Indigenous Court
Edmonton’s Indigenous court is an opportunity for healing, peacemaking and community support for Indigenous people in
Reconciliation and allyship: National Indigenous History Month
Legal Aid Alberta commemorates National Indigenous History Month by recognizing the history, heritage, resilience and diversity
Ask a Lawyer: Mental Health Court and the collaborative approach to justice
Mental Health Court is a specialized court that helps Albertans dealing with criminal charges and mental
Ask a Lawyer: Strengthening representation for parents in conflict with the child welfare system
Newly established legal group will ensure lawyers have “innate knowledge” of complex laws and court practices
Increasing access to justice for Albertans
Alberta’s government is increasing the budget for legal aid by $40 million. At Legal Aid
Every woman counts at Legal Aid Alberta
International Women’s Day: 14 inspiring examples of LAA women standing up for access to justice
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Who gets custody of the pets in a divorce in Alberta?
Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law says otherwise. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers Sheila Raffray and Chuck Easton explain. Division
How does bail work in Alberta?
Albertans are innocent until proven guilty. But upon arrest, and prior to having their day in court, they are at a distinct disadvantage. What does
Woman to woman: Two Legal Aid Alberta lawyers on the role of women in law, leadership and fair justice
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Katie Clackson and Krista McFadyen on why it’s important to see more women in the courtroom, and the role of
Black History Month: learning from Black history to build stronger communities
Learning, listening and honouring Black brilliance across generations February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions and lived experiences of Black people
Legal Aid Alberta and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees sign new collective agreement
The Collective Agreement reflects our commitment to supporting employees and strengthening access to justice across Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Union of
Who speaks for the kids? Representing children in family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Douglas McLachlan explains how children and youth are represented in court. For most Albertans, Family Day is a chance