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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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Woman to woman: Two Legal Aid Alberta lawyers on the role of women in law, leadership and fair justice
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Katie Clackson and Krista McFadyen on why it’s important to see more women in the courtroom, and the role of
Black History Month: learning from Black history to build stronger communities
Learning, listening and honouring Black brilliance across generations February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions and lived experiences of Black people
Legal Aid Alberta and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees sign new collective agreement
The Collective Agreement reflects our commitment to supporting employees and strengthening access to justice across Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Union of
Who speaks for the kids? Representing children in family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Douglas McLachlan explains how children and youth are represented in court. For most Albertans, Family Day is a chance
Legal Aid Alberta named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026
Honour recognizes LAA’s commitment to staff well-being and access to justice. Legal Aid Alberta has been named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026. In Canada’s fastest-growing province, where employers are
Separating fact from fiction in the Canadian legal system
Legal Aid Alberta staff criminal duty council Cameron Mitchell joined Global Edmonton to help unpack some of the facts from the fiction, from arrests and police interrogations to what to what to expect in the courtroom.