Governance Agreement: A new chapter for Legal Aid Alberta
Dear roster, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I write to share a positive and defining development in the history of Legal Aid Alberta. We have reached a new Governance Agreement with the Government of Alberta. This new agreement underscores and safeguards the essential principle of independence in the delivery of legal aid […]
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) of the Law Society of Alberta On July 16, 2025, the Government of Alberta, the Law Society of Alberta, and Legal Aid Alberta signed a new Governance Agreement that secures […]
Family lawyers: Tips to help manage last-minute summer applications
For family lawyers, summer can mean last-minute arguments over clients’ vacation plans, children’s camps and activities and disputes over schooling. Here are some tips (not intended as training) for family lawyers to help clients navigate these issues: Summer vacation and travel Before the summer months, speak with your clients about their plans for summer parenting […]
Bail webinar rescheduled
The final installment in Legal Aid Alberta’s Judicial Interim Release Webinar Series, King’s Bench bail and detention reviews, originally slated for July 21, is being rescheduled. The new date will be promoted in an upcoming edition of the Roster Report. Our apologies for any inconvenience. In the meantime, roster lawyers are encouraged to view previous […]
Careers at Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta currently has positions open for lawyers at various locations across the province. JP Bail Duty Counsel Lawyer – Criminal Trial Group Family Lawyer – Temporary Legal Services Manager LAA Careers
Child welfare training postponed
A child welfare training session organized by Cindy Turner and Jim Crocker on July 26 has been postponed. Once scheduled, a new date will be included in a future edition of Roster Report.
Legal Aid Alberta serves Albertans 24/7
Demand for Legal Aid Alberta never rests. Just as police work around the clock, Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are also on the job 24 hours a day to protect Albertan’ rights and ensure the Rule of Law is followed. Legal Aid Alberta Staff Lawyer Jana Skarsen appeared on Global News Morning Edmonton to discuss […]
Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marked National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Canada. At Legal Aid Alberta (LAA), the day is also a time to reaffirm a deeper, ongoing commitment: access to justice and reconciliation. Whether it’s cultural competency training, our […]
Students: remember to change your status
As we approach the exciting period of the year when the Alberta Bar and Courts welcome new lawyers to the Bar, we would like to remind current articling students on our roster program to inform Legal Aid Alberta of their new status with the Law Society of Alberta, once called to the Bar. When the […]
Register now: Everything you need to know about bail
On July 4 and 8, LAA is hosting the third and fourth installments of our five-part judicial interim release webinar series. Charter issues and bail July 4, 12 noon – 1:15 p.m. (Virtual via Microsoft Teams) Hosts: LAA Roster lawyers Debora Hatch and Gavin Wolch Topics covered include: Different types of applications that can be […]