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The Legal Aid Brief (LAB) is a newsletter for the tariff bar. See all the latest articles by issue below.
From LAB issue: February 19, 2026
Join us for an info session on March 18, 2026
We’re pleased to invite lawyers, articling students, and current law students to an upcoming information session for those interested in joining…
Parents’ counsel update: Musk-kosiminiziibing
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of January 28, 2026, Musk-kosiminiziibing has been added to the list of Indigenous…
Family duty counsel recruitment
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is looking for qualified family lawyers to add to its family duty counsel (FDC) roster in the following locations: 100…
Lawyer payments: April 2026 long weekend
Due to the April long weekend, Legal Aid BC’s offices will be closed on: April 3, 2026 (Good Friday) April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday)…
From LAB issue: January 30, 2026
LABC celebrates 2025 King’s Counsel designations
We’re pleased to announce that the following individuals are among 31 lawyers receiving the 2025 King’s Counsel (KC) designation for exceptional…
Three new Provincial Court judges appointed
The Government of British Columbia has appointed three Provincial Court judges to help ensure timely and efficient access to justice. The new…
Immigration and Appeals Tariff changes to enhance immigration and refugee services
Effective February 1, 2026, Legal Aid BC will introduce changes to the Immigration Tariff, the Appeals and Judicial Reviews Tariff, and the…
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…