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Legal Aid BC has increased financial eligibility guidelines
Legal Aid BC has increased the amount someone can earn to receive legal aid.
Legal aid service helps people find early resolutions to their criminal legal problems
Legal Aid BC’s expanded service focused on earlier resolutions for criminal cases has been evaluated and the results are in – it’s making a significant impact.
New, ongoing funding for Legal Aid BC welcome news
The Ministry of Attorney General has announced it is committing almost $7.5 million in new, ongoing annual funding for Legal Aid BC (LABC) services.
One-on-one help needed to achieve digital equity
A Legal Aid BC study finds digital legal resources may be effective for some, but not for others — especially for people who face fundamental barriers.