Nova Scotia Adoption Record Changes Effective Spring 2022
Adoption records in Nova Scotia will become open in spring 2022. We are reaching out, at the request of the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services, to help spread the […]
Entries by Lisa Stokkeskog
Important Changes for Residential Tenants and Landlords
The ban on ending a tenant’s lease for the purpose of renovations will be lifted when the state of emergency ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 20, 2022. Please see the […]
Child Protection Law Manual
We are pleased to share the January 2022 Child Protection Law Manual which can be found below. It is hoped that the Manual will be a useful resource in your […]
Chief Executive Officer Appointed
I am pleased to share with you that Charlene Moore, QC is the new CEO for Nova Scotia Legal Aid effective January 1, 2022. Charlene has served on the Executive […]
Online Chats Temporarily Suspended
We are investigating issues with our online chat program. Due to these issues our Tuesday (Family) and Wednesday (Social Justice) chat sessions have been suspended. Thank you, and sorry for […]
2020-2021 Annual Report
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2020-21 Annual Report is now available and can be found on the About Us, Legal Aid Publications page, or at this link: 2020-21 Annual […]
Access to Justice Week & National Duty Counsel Day (Oct. 27, 2021) Videos
Below are links to videos from judges and justices in Nova Scotia regarding duty counsel. It’s Access to Justice Week (Oct. 25-29) and these videos confirm the importance of duty […]
October 27, 2021 Proclaimed National Duty Counsel Day in Nova Scotia
In recognition of Canada’s first Duty Counsel Day being held on October 27, 2021, a proclamation has been signed by the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, proclaiming October […]
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Acting Chief Executive Officer
Karen Hudson, QC is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of NSLA. This is a temporary appointment until the new CEO is in place. Karen was formerly the Executive Director of […]
Farewell & Congratulations to Megan Longley, QC, Chief Executive Officer
It is with regret that we say farewell to Megan Longley, QC, Chief Executive Officer, as her last day with Nova Scotia Legal Aid (NSLA) will be October 7, 2021. […]