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From LAB issue: May 26, 2026
Family law early resolution process expanded
The family early resolution process in the BC Provincial Courts was expanded as of May 1, 2026, to all registries within the Vancouver, Fraser,…
The impact of Bill C-12 on Legal Aid BC clients
The coming into force of Bill C-12 on March 26, 2026, has resulted in notable changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Among the…
New Lawyer Portal feature: Contract billing report
We’ve added a new contract billing report function to the
Digital transformation update: Three new systems underway
Legal Aid BC’s Digital Transformation Program is reaching several major milestones in the next few months. Three projects — the Financial System…
From LAB issue: April 30, 2026
Supporting articling students at law firms
Legal Aid BC continues to offer a Law Foundation-funded articling program in collaboration with the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers.This initiative…
2026 legal aid financial eligibility increase: Standard Family Representation cases
Legal Aid BC has increased financial eligibility for Standard Family Representation cases, effective April 1, 2026. The Net household monthly…
Legal Aid Connect Campbell River and Nanaimo: Thanks for attending
Legal Aid BC (LABC) recently hosted four successful Connect events in Campbell River on March 3 and Nanaimo on March 4-5. Local private bar lawyers,…
BCFNJC modernizes Gladue referrals with new portal
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) recently shared an update about the Gladue Information Management System (GIMS) and upcoming…
Legal Aid Connect: Prince George
We’re pleased to invite you to the upcoming Legal Aid Connect event we’re hosting in Prince George on June 17, 2026 (4:30 – 8:30 pm).Join us for this…
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 to…