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LAA making time to reflect and honour residential school survivors, victims, communities on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta offices will close early to the public on September 30, allowing our teams
Ask A Lawyer: In child welfare cases, family law duty counsel lawyers balance the scales
Family law is a broad area of law aimed at solving family and child welfare issues
The most special day, bar none
LAA’s newest duty counsel lawyer: “I knew I wanted to be a lawyer…to make a difference.”
Three LAA lawyers mark 30 years at the bar
The 90 years of combined experience for three LAA lawyers celebrating three decades in the profession
Duty Counsel Day: raising awareness of the profound impact of dedicated lawyers
Canadians benefit from outstanding social services. We’re all familiar with our public health care, but few
Ask A Lawyer: When your freedom is on the line, LAA is here to help
Many Albertans find themselves at a disadvantage if they’re arrested and being held in custody by
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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
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child
New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)