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 30th 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.

A message from Legal Aid BC’s Board of Directors

Legal Aid BC’s Board of Directors advises that LABC CEO, Michael Bryant, will be leaving LABC effective Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Board wishes him well in his next chapter.