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October 27 is Duty Counsel Day across Canada.

Legal Aid BC has increased the amount someone can earn to receive legal aid.

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.

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.

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.

LABC CEO Mark Benton, QC, received the President's Award from the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice at its conference in Vancouver on November 18, 2021.

Legal Aid BC congratulates three staff lawyers on their election to the Law Society

BC Attorney General David Eby and BC Provincial Court Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie celebrated the inaugural Duty Counsel Day on October 27, 2021.

On September 30, Legal Aid BC will observe the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Legal Aid BC is providing legal aid for people facing criminal enforcement proceedings relating to the court injunction at Fairy Creek, or other criminal charges due to part

Michael Bryant will be LABC's next Chief Executive Officer, starting January 17, 2022.

Duty counsel are legal aid lawyers who make a difference in the lives of Canadians. Now there's a day to celebrate them.

I know that many of you, like me, are disturbed by the discovery of unmarked graves at the former Residential School in Kamloops, in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations t

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.

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.

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.

Legal Aid BC CEO describes how the organization is addressing racism in the justice system.

Changes to family law services and financial eligibility mean more help for British Columbians during the pandemic.

We’ve adopted the name Legal Aid BC as part of our new brand, after being known as the Legal Services Society since 1979.

Find out the latest information about what legal aid services are available during the COVID-19 pandemic.