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LAA staff lawyer honoured with Queen’s Counsel designation
On March 4, 2020, Legal Aid Alberta Queen’s Bench Duty Counsel lawyer Christine Le Quéré was
LAA courthouse intake services to temporarily close
To help contain the spread of COVID-19, all LAA intake services at the Edmonton and Calgary courthouses
Legal Aid Alberta to intervene in Mental Health Act appeal
When someone is arrested by the police, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms promises the
Legal Aid Alberta takes steps to address gaps in Detention Review Hearings
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) hosted training sessions for its roster immigration lawyers on how to effectively
Protecting the legal rights of new Canadians
In 2018-2019, 883 certificates were issued by Legal Aid Alberta for immigration matters. Legal
Legal Aid Alberta creates meaningful learning opportunities
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is committed to professional development of its staff across the organization and
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Ask a Lawyer: Mental health and the justice system
Mental Health Week is May 5 – 11, raising awareness of the fact that many people – regardless of demographics – struggle with different forms
Legal help at your fingertips: Four easy resources to guide you through legal aid
Dealing with a legal issue is stressful. We understand that — especially when life is already overwhelming due to things like family violence, addiction, or
Legal Aid Alberta helps immigration and refugee applicants
Moving to a new country is an enormous undertaking, and one that thousands of people choose when coming to Canada each year. Some have been
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates 28 long-service employees
Year after year, “LAA has been there” to provide access to justice “Thank you for listening.” These are the most gratifying words Kevin
Ask a Lawyer: Women in the legal profession
This Saturday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day. It is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is celebrated in many countries
Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in family court
In high-conflict family cases, child representation is vital In family breakups, especially when parents are at an impasse, it is important that the voices