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Indigenous background principles and factors (Gladue): What you need to know
Updated: September 2026 (Originally published September 27, 2023) R. v. Gladue established guidelines for courts
Legal Aid Alberta announces early closure Sept. 29 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta allows employees time for learning and reflection to honour residential school survivors on
Ask a Lawyer: Canadian Justice System v. American TV Legal Dramas
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Cameron Mitchell addresses common misconceptions about our justice system and how
A day in the life of a Contact Centre Intake Officer
Contact Centre team members are on the front lines of the justice system It’s 8
Ask a Lawyer: Upholding the rule of law for major cases
Legal Aid Alberta Advisory Counsel Katie Clarey appears on this month’s segment of Ask a Lawyer
A stress-free summer for kids and co-parents: How to co-parent during summer breaks and holidays
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sunaina Kakkar shares four tips for co-parents on how to navigate
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Duty Counsel Day shines a light on Alberta’s frontline legal advocates
What you need to know Oct. 27 is Duty Counsel Day across Canada Duty counsel are lawyers who provide free, on-the-spot legal information, advice and
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Experienced leaders join Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to welcome Meryl Whittaker and Kristy Isert to its Board
Researcher-turned-lawyer created largest database of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
What you need to know Dr. Sasha Reid is a family lawyer at Legal Aid Alberta. Reid has a background in psychology, criminology, sociology, education
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
Understanding Indigenous Peoples experiences in the justice system
As National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on Sept. 30, it is an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing challenges Indigenous Peoples face and
How Legal Aid Alberta’s roster program helps connect Albertans with legal representation
What many Albertans may not realize is that much of Legal Aid Alberta’s work is delivered through a network of private lawyers who take legal