Victoria to get a new Justice Access Centre
In keeping with the ongoing reform to British Columbia’s justice system, the provincial government recently announced a $1.5-million plan to create a Justice Access Centre in Victoria next fall.There...
View ArticleLAO implements new framework for funding legal clinic salaries
Legal Aid Ontario is changing the rules of the game for funding salaries at Ontario’s legal clinics.Following a review of its funding model for clinic compensation last year, LAO has now set out the...
View ArticleWomen’s shelters need in-house counsel, report urges
A report released by the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund is calling on the government to support in-house counsel at shelters and women’s groups.The recommendation was one of a number that...
View ArticleGroups concerned about plan to create three Toronto mega clinics
As Toronto’s legal clinics prepare to consider a merger, some groups are raising concerns about the pending proposal to have only three mega clinics in the city.“In particular, we are concerned that...
View ArticleNew $24.5M Welcome House to include immigrant legal advice
When the $24.5-million Welcome House in Vancovuer is completed in March 2016, it will form a new housing concept in providing shelter and support systems, including legal advice, for refugees and...
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