Reconciliation and allyship: National Indigenous History Month
Legal Aid Alberta commemorates National Indigenous History Month by recognizing the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. June is National Indigenous History Month. At Legal Aid Alberta, we are taking the time to recognize the history, heritage and resilience of the Indigenous peoples in Canada. We each play a part […]
Ask a Lawyer: Mental Health Court and the collaborative approach to justice
Mental Health Court is a specialized court that helps Albertans dealing with criminal charges and mental illness get the support they need. May 1-7 is Mental Health Week across Canada. It’s a time to raise awareness, spark dialogue and reduce the stigma behind mental health in communities. Part of that conversation also includes […]
Family lawyers will now receive client documents directly to their email
Effective Monday, May 1, documents associated with a client’s family matter will be emailed directly to the appointed lawyer by a member of the Administrative Support Team within the Contact Centre. The documents will be sent from [email protected] on the next business day after the certificate is issued. Why are we doing this? When a […]
New modernized LAA tariff now in effect
On April 1, the newly modernized LAA tariff officially launched. Updates to the Lawyer Portal were completed overnight on March 29, and invoicing under the modernized tariff is now up and functioning. All certificates issued on or after April 1, 2023 will need to use the modernized tariff. If you have certificates that were issued […]
Ask a Lawyer: Strengthening representation for parents in conflict with the child welfare system
Newly established legal group will ensure lawyers have “innate knowledge” of complex laws and court practices to ensure quality legal representation Protecting children in child welfare cases is always a priority, but not always easy to do as a parent involved in the child welfare system. Child welfare law can be complex and difficult […]
New LAA tariff coming on April 1: Everything you need to know
As we draw closer to the newly modernized LAA tariff implementation date of April 1, 2023, we realize roster lawyers may be wondering what this change will look like and how it will affect them. Here’s everything you need to know in preparation for the new tariff launch: Certificate function will remain the same. This means […]
Increasing access to justice for Albertans
Alberta’s government is increasing the budget for legal aid by $40 million. At Legal Aid Alberta (LAA), we believe that access to justice is a fundamental right and that everyone should have access to quality legal representation. LAA is a publicly funded, non-profit organization that receives the bulk of its financial support from […]
Ask a Lawyer: Youth and crime
LAA lawyer Karen McGowan joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share advice for parents on what to do when your child is at risk of breaking the law. As a parent, it can be stressful when your child is headed in a problematic direction – even more so when they have been charged with […]
Every woman counts at Legal Aid Alberta
International Women’s Day: 14 inspiring examples of LAA women standing up for access to justice Every year on March 8, Legal Aid Alberta joins organizations and nations across the world to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is Every Woman Counts. At LAA, we are taking time to celebrate how women in the […]
Family violence: It’s more than just physical
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer discusses the different forms of abuse and how to spot them Family violence is an unfortunate reality for many Albertans – and it happens every single day. Awareness of what constitutes abuse is an important part of keeping victims and loved ones safe. But the telltale signs are […]