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There was good news for the Legal Services Society in the recent provincial government budget speech: the largest funding increase since 2002.

Thanks to discussions between the federal and provincial governments, the Legal Services Society has received a commitment for additional immigration and refugee funding that will ensure the continuation of services to the end of the 2017/18 fiscal year (March 31, 2018).

View July 25, 2017 Media Release about Legal Services Society receiving confirmation of additional government funding to ensure continued legal aid services for immigrants and refugees.

Due to a lack of funding, effective August 1, 2017, the Legal Services Society will no longer be able to accept applications for immigration and refugee cases. For more information see our FAQ.

The BC Ministry of Justice and Attorney General announce funding to continue four existing LSS justice transformation services and open a new Parents Legal Centre in Surrey.

The Law Society of BC’s Legal Aid Task Force concludes that legal aid is a crucial part of the proper administration of justice in a free and democratic society.

The CBA-BC’s An Agenda for Justice report offers a series of recommendations, including increased funding for legal aid to help BC families in crisis. 

Legal aid services are strongly supported by British Columbians according to a recent public opinion survey. The results show 92% of respondents support the provision of legal aid services in BC.

MyLawBC is an innovative new website that provides help with everyday legal problems. By answering a series of questions and answers, people can make a separation agreement or a will, and get action plans for family law matters, missing mortgage payments and more.

LSS partners with the Healthy Aboriginal Network to address domestic violence in Aboriginal communities with a new animated video and comic book aimed at Aboriginal youth and young adults.

2015 Client Satisfaction Survey and CFCSA Services Evaluation show high level of satisfaction with legal aid services.

Long-time LSS lawyer Kathryn Ferriss and LSS local agent Danny Sudeyko are appointed Provincial Court judges.

LSS recently presented the LSS Chair’s Award for Distinguished Service for the Okanagan region

Attorney General Shirley Bond releases LSS’s report, Making Justice Work: Improving Access and Outcomes for British Columbians

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond makes a formal request for advice from LSS on how legal aid can be used to reduce costs in the justice system.