October 27 is Duty Counsel Day, an occasion to recognize and honour legal aid lawyers who provide essential legal services to people in need.
News releases and announcements
Statements 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.
LABC Executive statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marked the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
Holistic Representation: Enhancing Client-Centred Criminal Legal Aid in BC
Many LABC clients are brought into frequent contact with the criminal legal system because of significant challenges related to health, housing, poverty, trauma and other unmet non-legal needs.
LABC Executive Statement - LSBC Member Resolution 3
Legal Aid BC’s mission and values include advancing Truth and Reconciliation in everything we do.
What we Heard Report - Family Legal Aid Expansion
Legal Aid BC would like to thank the survivors of family violence who took the time to share their experiences with us as well as the service providers who support them.