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

Jun 7, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta is working to ensure high-quality legal representation for parents and guardians involved in the child welfare system.

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Ask a Lawyer: Healing and peacemaking at Edmonton Indigenous Court

Jun 6, 2023

Edmonton's Indigenous court is an opportunity for healing, peacemaking and community support for Indigenous people in the justice system.

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Reconciliation and allyship: National Indigenous History Month

May 31, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta commemorates National Indigenous History Month by recognizing the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Ask a Lawyer: Mental Health Court and the collaborative approach to justice

May 2, 2023

Mental Health Court is a specialized court that helps Albertans dealing with criminal charges and mental illness get the support they need.

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Ask a Lawyer: Strengthening representation for parents in conflict with the child welfare system

Apr 4, 2023

Newly established legal group will ensure lawyers have “innate knowledge” of complex laws and court practices to ensure quality legal representation

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Increasing access to justice for Albertans

Mar 17, 2023

Alberta’s government is increasing the budget for legal aid by $40 million.

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In The News

As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
CBC Edmonton | June 13, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Supporting clients at Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill appeared on Global News to explain what Indigenous courts are, why they’re important and how they work.
Global Edmonton | June 4, 2024

Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold speaks with Global News anchor Vinesh Pratap about what happens when people with mental health issues come into contact with the courts, and how a unique Mental Health Court is making a difference.
Global Edmonton | May 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
LAA staff lawyer Elizabeth Turner speaks with Global News Edmonton about her experience representing children in Alberta who are caught in the middle of high conflict family breakups.
Global Edmonton | February 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Family violence prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to shed light on family violence, the overlaps for those in immigration matters and the supports available.
Global Edmonton | November 10, 2023

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