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Over 300 attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on Indigenous Courts and restorative justice
Over 300 people gathered online to learn about Indigenous people and the law, in a virtual
Legal Aid Alberta offers free public webinar to bust myths about Indigenous people and the law
There is a common misconception that Indigenous people “get off easy,” and Legal Aid Alberta lawyers
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer takes the lead on LGBTQ2S+ group
Chuck Easton aims to grow membership and support for the Alberta Canadian Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation
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
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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)