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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

Celebrating duty counsel – the embodiment of access to justice
“Duty counsel lend a hand and a voice to those desperate for one, and they transform

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.
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Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report now available
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report highlights progress on strategic Quality, Access and Accountability priorities that shape how we deliver legal services to Albertans.
What separated parents need to know about summer travel with children
Separated or divorced parents should plan ahead before making summer travel plans. Learn when to refer to a parenting agreement, what information to share with
Why Indigenous representation matters in Alberta’s justice system: from drywaller to lawyer
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Justin Hjelsvold turned in his drywall trowel for a career in law and a chance to improve access to justice for
Why Gladue principles matter and how Indigenous Courts are changing justice in Alberta
Reflecting on justice and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories cultures and contributions
Celebrating 53 years of protecting access to justice
Legal Aid Alberta continues to evolve and meet the legal needs of Albertans. For more than five decades, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been
You can’t pour from an empty cup: Mental health awareness for Alberta’s criminal defence, family and immigration lawyers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and if you practise criminal defence, family law or immigration and refugee law, this is for you. The legal profession prizes resilience, analytical thinking,