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From LAB issue: January 30, 2026
Revised compliance policy
LABC has revised its policies governing the handling of complaints and the procedures surrounding the investigations and resolution of issues. The…
Legal Aid Connect: Campbell River and Nanaimo
We’re pleased to invite you to the upcoming Legal Aid Connect events we’re hosting in Campbell River on March 3, 2026, and in Nanaimo on March 4,…
Criminal record check requirements
Legal aid lawyers will now be required, as mandated by the Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA), to submit a criminal record check, aligning with the…
Minimum eligibility requirements for serious criminal cases
Note: We’ve clarified information below originally communicated in Notice to Counsel #130 (PDF). Effective February 1, 2026, Legal Aid BC…
From LAB issue: December 18, 2025
How Family Justice Counsellors can help you and your clients
LABC clients can benefit from receiving free services from the Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) at various points through their family law…
Provide your feedback on LABC’s Quality Assurance Framework for representation services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is undertaking a project to develop a Lawyer Quality Assurance (QA) Framework for contracted legal aid representation services.…
Lawyer-initiated change-of-counsel requests
As part of our ongoing efforts to manage program costs responsibly and ensure a high quality of client service, LABC asks that change-of-counsel…
Extending our heartfelt gratitude to you
As 2025 wraps up, we at Legal Aid BC (LABC) extend our sincere appreciation to you for your continued commitment to legal aid work. Your dedication,…
Holiday payment schedule reminder
Please note the following adjustments to the payment schedule during December 2025 due to holidays and closures: Week of December 22 …
From LAB issue: November 21, 2025
Parents’ counsel update: Chawathil First Nation and Tahltan Band
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, effective November 4, 2025, Chawathil First Nation, and effective November 20, 2025,…