Nova Scotia Legal Aid Articling Program Virtual Information Session – January 9, 2026
Below please find details and the registration link regarding the above-noted.
This session hosted by Nova Scotia Legal Aid’s Articling Committee is designed for students who are interested in articling positions with Nova Scotia Legal Aid. Join us for a one-hour information session with a panel of seven Legal Aid lawyers, who will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about their practices. During the session, you will learn more about the hiring process and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panel.
Register here: Virtual Information Session – Nova Scotia Legal Aid | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
2024-2025 Annual Report
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2024-25 Annual Report is now available and can be found on the About Us, Legal Aid Publications page, or at this link: 2024-2025 Annual Report
David Daniels – Nova Scotia College of Family Physicians Article – “How To Address Functional Limitations When Completing CPP-Disability Medical Reports”
Nova Scotia Legal Aid (NSLA) may be able to provide legal assistance to individuals who are applying to receive CPP-Disability Benefits.
David Daniels recently did a presentation to a group of family physicians regarding CPP-Disability and received numerous questions. As a result, David authored an article for the Nova Scotia College of Family Physicians entitled, “How To Address Functional Limitations When Completing CPP-Disability Medical Report” to assist physicians with completing reports. This article can be found at the link below.
Individuals who wish to apply to NSLA for assistance with CPP-Disability can apply online at https://www.nslegalaid.ca/online-application/. Individuals can also contact NSLA’s Social Justice Office at 1-844-956-0955 or attend any NSLA Office to apply in person.
Tammy Wohler – CBC News: Dartmouth family must leave rental unit after Supreme Court overturns previous decision
“I do think there is room for the legislation to change,” [Tammy] Wohler said. “That we can take into account things like a housing crisis.” There continues to be a need to strengthen the protections for tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act.
See article and interview at CBC News Article – January 10, 2025
We believe decision-makers can, and should, take judicial notice of the housing crisis. It is widely known and accepted that there is a housing crisis in Halifax and in communities across the province. Credible sources have repeatedly recognized this.
Last week StatsCan released data showing 66% of Nova Scotians experienced a housing challenge related to affordability, suitability, condition or discrimination last year. The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia says that last month more than 1,200 people were unhoused in HRM.
2023-2024 Annual Report
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2023-24 Annual Report is now available and can be found on the About Us, Legal Aid Publications page, or at this link: NSLAC 2023-24 Annual Report
Increased Legal Aid Funding & Tariff for Private Lawyers
Below please find a press release issued by the Province today and it can also be found here, https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/05/16/more-funding-legal-aid-services, regarding increased funding for Legal Aid. Below you will also find a copy of NSLA’s press release. This investment will enable Nova Scotia Legal Aid to continue to provide high-quality, caring and dedicated legal services to clients.
Further updates will be communicated to Certificate Lawyers and other stakeholders as Nova Scotia Legal Aid makes the necessary adjustments to its Certificate System and Tariff.
More Funding for Legal Aid Services – Government of Nova Scotia News Release (May 16, 2024)
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission Awards
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission is seeking nominations for the 2024 Innovation in Service Delivery, Community Leadership, and R. Gordon Murray, QC Awards. Criteria and information regarding the Awards can be found below.
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission Awards Criteria (March 2024)
Please be sure to nominate that individual or organization that you feel is deserving of recognition. Please note the deadline for nominations is April 30, 2024 @ 4:30 pm and nominations should be sent to: NSLAawards@nslegalaid.ca
Enhanced Financial Eligibility Program
Nova Scotia Legal Aid is excited to announce our Enhanced Financial Eligibility Program, currently being piloted exclusively for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and Victoria County area. Further details regarding the pilot can be found below.
Heating Assistance Rebate Program & Seniors Care Grant
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-and moderate-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates are $600 for each household and details can be found here: Heating Assistance Rebate Program
There is also a $750 Seniors Care Grant available for assistance with household services like lawn care, snow removal, etc. and details can be found here: Seniors Care Grant
You can apply to these programs until March 31, 2024.