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Lawyer Quality Assurance Framework: Engagement Summary Report
In December 2025, LABC invited feedback from lawyers and other interested and impacted parties to help shape the development of a Lawyer Quality…
Updated resource: Working with your legal aid lawyer
We’ve updated our online resource Working with your legal aid lawyer. This two-page guide explains to clients what to expect from their legal aid…
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…
Survey: Let us know about your experience working with LABC
Legal Aid BC’s focus remains on improving our services and support for private bar lawyers. This survey allows us to better understand the experience…
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…
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…
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,…