More Seniors Now Eligible for Rent Supplements
Changes to the Province’s rent supplement program will expand eligibility for low-income seniors and put more money in the pockets of seniors who receive the supplement. “We know many people […]
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2022-2023 Annual Report
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2022-23 Annual Report is now available and can be found on the About Us, Legal Aid Publications page, or at this link: 2022-2023 Annual […]
National Duty Counsel Day – October 27, 2023 – Teacher Registration
Below please find information regarding the above-noted which you may wish to share within your community. Further information regarding Duty Counsel Day can be found at: National Duty Counsel Day. […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21, 2023
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples of Canada. June 21st was chosen as National Indigenous […]
NSLA Online Chats Temporarily Cancelled
The Family Online Chat scheduled for May 30, 2023 and the Social Justice Online Chat scheduled for May 31, 2023 have been cancelled due to the forest fires and affected […]
Expense Claim Effective April 1, 2023
Below please find the Expense Claim with the new mileage rate effective April 1, 2023 in Word and Excel. Expense Claim April 1, 2023 (Word) Expense Claim – April 1 […]
NS Legal Aid Commission 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission is pleased to share its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan: NSLAC 2023-2028 Strategic Plan The Commission is committed to continuing to enhance access to justice with a […]
Executive Committee Agenda – October 31, 2022
Below please find the October 31, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda. Agenda – Executive – October 31, 2022
2022 NSLA Commission R. Gordon Murray, KC Award
We are pleased to share that the first recipient of the NSLA Commission’s R. Gordon Murray, KC Award is Roger Burrill. The award is given based on Murray’s legacy to […]
2022 NSLA Commission Innovation in Service Delivery Award
We are pleased to share that the recipient of the NSLA Commission’s 2022 Innovation in Service Delivery Award is Tammy Wohler. Tammy Wohler is the Managing Lawyer of the Halifax […]