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Strengthening legal aid services
There is some good news to report on legal aid in BC; some encouraging steps in the right direction. Thanks to you and your leadership in the legal…
December 15, 2022
Have a client story you can share?
Sharing the stories of legal aid clients is one of the best ways we can show the value of what Legal Aid BC does–and the work you do.
September 12, 2022
A note from Legal Aid BC's CEO
This newsletter is my first opportunity, as Legal Aid BC's new CEO, to address the legal aid bar. I've attended gatherings of lawyers in my new role…
June 7, 2022
Increased financial eligibility guidelines
As announced in a recent Message to the Bar, Legal Aid BC has expanded financial eligibility for Family Limited Representation Contracts using new…
June 7, 2022
Parents' counsel update
As of February 25, 2022, the Ministry of Children & Family Development advises that West Moberly First Nations Chief and Council has been added…
March 4, 2022
Videoconference court proceedings: Update to MS Teams links
Effective Monday, January 31, 2022, Court Services Branch (CSB) will be updating the list of MS Teams court links for virtual attendance.
January 28, 2022
Notice to Counsel #117 clarification
As a result of feedback received in response to Notice to Counsel #117, Legal Aid BC would like to clarify the change to General Terms and Conditions…
January 28, 2022
CFCSA parents’ counsel update
As of January 6, 2022, Toquaht Nation Government is included in the list of Indigenous Governing Bodies (IGB) who must receive notice of significant…
January 28, 2022
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.
September 29, 2021
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.
September 29, 2021