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“Honoured to serve”: Ryan Callioux appointed new Chair of Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
Called to the Alberta Bar in 2002, Ryan Callioux is an Edmonton-area lawyer who has dedicated
Drywaller swaps toolbelt for lawyer’s briefcase
Legal Aid Alberta’s first Indigenous Summer Student Program placement a unique milestone in law student’s journey.
Common questions about parenting conflicts during COVID-19
Co-parenting during a pandemic is no different than when there is no pandemic: decisions should be
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
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Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 in review
How Legal Aid Alberta has protected access to justice for Albertans across the province. 2025 was a critical year for Legal Aid Alberta (LAA)
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