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Courts and COVID-19: What Albertans need to know
As the pandemic threatens to push our health care system to the brink, other essential sectors
“The whole system needs you”
As a lawyer, helping some of Alberta’s most disadvantaged citizens can be a profound source of
Legal Aid Alberta adopts temporary measures to support individuals in custody
Legal Aid Alberta has become aware that some individuals in custody have been unable to contact
Seven facts about Edmonton’s Mental Health Court and how it’s changing lives
Adults charged with a criminal offence who have some indication of mental health issues can request
LAA lawyer explains how Drug Treatment Courts are making a difference
Millions of people across the country struggle with addictions every day – it crosses all social
2021 was a year of transformation of client service, access to justice, and our organization
For nearly 50 years, LAA has supported disadvantaged Albertans during perhaps the most challenging days of
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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
Legal Aid Alberta named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026
Honour recognizes LAA’s commitment to staff well-being and access to justice. Legal Aid Alberta has been named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026. In Canada’s fastest-growing province, where employers are
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.