Early closure Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LAA will close early on Monday, Sept. 30 to allow our teams to participate in an employee learning event. September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic […]
New legal aid agreement reached
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Deanna Steblyk, KC, president, Law Society of Alberta. The Government of Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement. Through a collaborative process, Alberta’s […]
Ask A Lawyer: Preparation is the best defence when heading to a trial
Legal Aid Alberta’s experienced lawyers break down the work and planning necessary for a proper defence. Courtroom dramas on TV or in the movies don’t tell the full story. In real life, there is an incredible amount of research and planning required for a lawyer to defend someone in a trial. Legal Aid Alberta […]
Ask A Lawyer: Back-to-school primer on child support and co-parenting
It’s time for families who are co-parenting to prepare for fall and the coming school year. Co-parenting can be a challenge at the best of times. But when a new school season is approaching, parents are faced with a flood of expenses. In addition to school registration fees, kids need new clothes. On top […]
Ask A Lawyer: Protecting your rights while in police custody
Legal Aid Alberta is available all day every day to protect our Charter rights Hospital emergency rooms don’t shut down overnight, firefighters don’t lock up the station for the evening and police keep patrolling our streets after dark. Just as these essential services operate around the clock, so do Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers […]
Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume
Joint Statement from the Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta Legal Aid Alberta July 05, 2024 EDMONTON, AB – The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024. The extension ensures the independence […]
Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume
Joint Statement from the Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024. The extension ensures the independence of Legal Aid Alberta. All parties […]
Expired Governance Agreement
To Albertans, we are completely committed to resolving this matter as soon as possible. On July 2, the Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors shared a message with our employees, roster lawyers, and stakeholders regarding the expiration of the Governance Agreement with the Government of Alberta. The full message is available here […]
Truth and reconciliation: Legal Aid Alberta’s commitment to better serve Indigenous clients and communities
“Whether we’re on the frontline of intake, a lawyer, or in administration, everyone in our organization benefits from compassion because it makes us who we are at LAA.” Legal Aid Alberta is committed to working toward positive change in the legal system for Alberta’s Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. LAA Indigenous Liaison Aaron […]
Legal Aid Alberta earns sportsmanship award and finishes second overall at the Edmonton Corporate Challenge
“It’s a ton of fun and makes me feel more connected with my coworkers.” Jon Mastel, stakeholder engagement advisor and Corporate Challenge participant In an impressive display of teamwork, determination and competitive spirit, Legal Aid Alberta clinched second place in our division at this year’s Edmonton Corporate Challenge. The competition was as fierce as […]