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.

Legal Aid BC launches new Family Law Centre program

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is pleased to announce the official launch of the new Family Law Centre (FLC) program.

Legal Aid BC celebrates Duty Counsel Day

October 27 is Duty Counsel Day, an occasion to recognize and honour legal aid lawyers who provide essential legal services to people in need.

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.