Advancing client advocacy: The crucial role of ongoing legal training and education

Legal Aid Alberta is working to ensure high-quality legal representation for parents and guardians involved in the child welfare system.   Last month, more than 100 lawyers from across Alberta attended Legal Aid Alberta’s free full-day training session on child welfare law, learning how they can best support parents and guardians involved in the child […]

Ask a Lawyer: Healing and peacemaking at Edmonton Indigenous Court

Edmonton’s Indigenous court is an opportunity for healing, peacemaking and community support for Indigenous people in the justice system.    Edmonton’s Indigenous court is distinct from your typical docket court – aside from the accused, defence counsel, prosecutor and judge, this court process also involves an Elder, a caseworker, an eagle staff and even a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ask a Lawyer: Divorce and family breakdown

LAA lawyer Caitlin Zeran joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the rules of child and spousal support and the common misconceptions of the divorce and separation process.    Each year, thousands of Alberta families are faced with difficult conversations around divorce and family breakdown. For those with limited resources, Legal Aid Alberta offers […]