Legal Aid Alberta faces potential closure as its governance agreement with the provincial government expires and negotiations halt.
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) faces potential cease of operations next week as its governance agreement with the provincial government expires and negotiations have been halted. LAA provides legal representation for vulnerable Albertans and has criticized the government's lack of explanation for the decision. The proposed new grant agreement by the province could curtail LAA's independence, sever its ties with the Law Society of Alberta, and give the government greater discretion over funding.
July 03, 2024
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