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LAA earns two nominations in Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential
The annual survey asks readers to nominate and then cast their votes for the profession’s best
Ask A Lawyer: Indigenous Courts and restorative justice
Indigenous Courts ensure fair treatment for Indigenous people in conflict with the law Legal Aid
Confronting the truth
We put it upon ourselves, with Legal Aid Alberta, to continue our work providing access to
Sharing the knowledge: LAA hosts day-long child welfare law seminar
“Ensuring that clients involved in the child welfare system receive high quality representation is very important
‘Locked down’ or not, Albertans still need legal help and access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta President and CEO
As Alberta works through the third wave, it’s time to remember those serving on the frontlines
LAA’s frontline lawyers have a huge impact on the lives of domestic violence victims
Legal Aid is helping protect people from physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse As we
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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)
Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
New faces, renewed energy: Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 summer students
There are sure signs that spring has sprung: temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and, at Legal Aid Alberta, summer students join the team and begin their
Thank you for 52 years of access to justice
On May 24, LAA celebrates another year of protecting the legal rights of Albertans. Since 1973, Legal Aid Alberta has played a pivotal role in