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.

Helping survivors of family violence navigate legal system

Legal Aid BC’s Family Law Centre is a provincially funded service that provides free, trauma-informed legal support to people experiencing family violence.

New Association of Legal Aid Lawyers agreement reached

A new four-year agreement providing annual increases to the pay rates for lawyers who work with legal aid clients has been reached.

LABC publishes new accessibility progress report

In 2023, LABC’s first Accessibility Committee developed the 2023-2025 Accessibility Plan reflective of the Accessible British Columbia Act.

Meet LABC’s new board member: Nancy Carter, KC

We’re pleased to announce that Nancy Carter, KC has joined Legal Aid BC’s (LABC) board of directors.

Legal Aid BC’s Honouring 30 Years of Black History in Canada 

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and critically reflect on the legacies and leadership of Black Canadians for future generations.