Alberta criminal defence lawyers ‘up the ante’ in job action
Criminal defence lawyers in Alberta are “upping the ante” following a meeting with Alberta’s Justice Minister and CEO of Legal Aid Alberta. They will be extending part of their job …
Defence lawyers begin work stoppages to protest ‘perpetual underfunding’ of Legal Aid Alberta
Criminal Defence Lawyers in Alberta have started job action to demand a provincial government response to what they call its “perpetual underfunding of Legal Aid Alberta.” Between Aug. 8 and …
Legal aid lawyers step up job action in Alberta
A trio of Alberta lawyers’ associations are stepping up their work stoppages after receiving an unsatisfactory response from the justice minister. On Wednesday, 100 criminal defence lawyers from Calgary’s Criminal …
Legal aid lawyers reach breaking point, request more funding from province
Legal aid has reached a breaking point and Alberta defense lawyers are looking to the province for more funding. Alberta’s legal aid program has been underfunded for years, said Ian …
Alberta to expand supports for victims of crime
Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says the changes, set to begin Sept. 1, aim to give additional help to victims of violence who face complex and unique problems. View Source
Alberta government announces funding to expand Indigenous police forces
Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said the Alberta government will provide up to $30,000 to Indigenous and municipal communities who want to explore alternative policing models. View Source