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Co-parenting in a pandemic
During a crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, shared responsibility for parenting may seem overwhelming
Op-ed by President and CEO John Panusa in the Globe and Mail
John Panusa is the president and CEO of Legal Aid Alberta and the Western Canadian Representative
Albertans can remotely prepare for court thanks to new Legal Aid Alberta initiative
LAA duty counsel team steps in this summer to help provide critical services to rural and
Fighting the ‘fear of the legal system’ for the Indigenous community
One of the biggest obstacles for First Nations people is fear and lack of trust in
LAA lawyers share what Alberta courthouses look like amid COVID-19 reopening
As youth courts are opening next week and adult criminal courts are set to open in the near future, LAA lawyers share
Free resources available to help Albertans during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused stress and anxiety for many Albertans. Families in Alberta are facing
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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)