Quebec sexual assault victims will soon have access to free legal aid
Survivors of sexual assault in Quebec will soon have greater access to legal aid as part of a new pilot project in the province. Continue reading
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Ontario government cancels future legal aid funding cuts, but 2019 reductions remain
The Progressive Conservative government’s spring budget had planned successive budget cuts for legal aid, with the funding set to be reduced by $164 million in 2021-22. Continue reading
A ‘broken’ system: Canadians can’t afford lawyers but don’t qualify for legal aid
Many Canadians unable to afford lawyers and end up pleading guilty or representing themselves in court. Continue reading
Manitoba 211 use climbs 36 per cent; needs funding to become full-service
Manitoba’s 211 service is gaining traction province-wide, but won’t become a number you can actually call or text without additional funding. Continue reading
B.C.’s legal aid staff lawyers begin strike Friday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Despite the one-day walkout at LSS headquarters, legal aid centres throughout B.C. remained open on Friday. Continue reading
Saskatoon court rules against self-proclaimed ‘justice advocate’
By Brittney Matejka Weather Specialist/Traffic
A Saskatoon court ruled against Mark Zielke providing legal services for a fee to clients without a licence from the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
B.C. should include more wildfire prevention, review of tax system in next budget: committee
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A committee of MLAs from the NDP and Liberal caucuses is recommending the provincial government increase wildfire and emergency investment for local communities. Continue reading
Legal aid cuts prompt Ontario-wide day of action
More than 40 events took place on Tuesday. Continue reading
Federal justice minister swats back at Ontario attorney general over legal aid spending
Federal Justice Minister David Lametti says the Ontario government’s rejecting shared responsibility for legal aid as an “excuse for spending cuts” will leave many of the province’s most vulnerable at greater risk. Continue reading
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‘It’s causing a lot of fear’: Lawyers brace for ‘demoralizing’ Legal Aid cuts
The Doug Ford government is slashing 30 per cent, or $133 million, in funding for Legal Aid. Continue reading