Legal Aid BC continued to deliver legal aid services and introduced many new initiatives to support access to justice for British Columbians over the past year.
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Latest news
News releases and announcements issued by or regarding Legal Aid BC are listed on this page. To find older releases, go to our Archive. To read media coverage about us, see Legal Aid BC in the news. For our speeches and presentations, see the Reports section.
March 15, 2021
Gladue report services transition
Beginning April 1, 2021, the Gladue Services Department of the BC First Nations Justice Council will be responsible for the administration and management of the Gladue report program in BC.
December 17, 2020
LABC and Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC sign MOU
LABC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia today to formalize their commitment to work together on Indigenous justice services initiatives.
November 18, 2020
LABC signs memorandum of understanding with the BC Métis Federation
LABC signed a memorandum of understanding with the BC Métis Federation today to support the coordination of supportive justice services for Métis people in British Columbia.
October 16, 2020
Statement from the CEO on systemic racism
Legal Aid BC CEO describes how the organization is addressing racism in the justice system.