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.
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Additional federal funding for immigration and refugee legal aid
LSS is no longer taking immigration and refugee applications effective August 1, 2017
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.
Provincial investments in justice keep families together, assist with everyday legal issues
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.
Law Society adopts vision for publicly funded legal aid in BC
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.
Canadian Bar Association BC Branch calls for further investment in BC Justice System
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.
Support for legal aid in BC remains high
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.
Legal Services Society launches interactive website for everyday legal problems
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.
Legal Services Society launches interactive website for everyday legal problems
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.
Video and comic book give hope to those facing domestic violence in Aboriginal communities
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.
Video and comic book give hope to those facing domestic violence in Aboriginal communities
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
2015 Client Satisfaction Survey and CFCSA Services Evaluation show high level of satisfaction with legal aid services.
Two new judges worked on behalf of legal aid clients for much of their legal careers
Long-time LSS lawyer Kathryn Ferriss and LSS local agent Danny Sudeyko are appointed Provincial Court judges.