Staff Lawyer Position – Dartmouth Criminal Office
NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION STAFF LAWYER Type of Employment: 1-year Term Contract Location: Dartmouth Criminal Office – 300-99 Wyse Road, Dartmouth Salary: Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Expense Claim Effective April 1, 2024
Below please find the Expense Claim with the new mileage rate effective April 1, 2024 in Word and Excel. Expense Claim April 1, 2024 (Word) Expense Claim April 1, 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 […]
Commission Meeting – March 8, 2024
Below please find the materials for the March 8, 2024 Commission Meeting being held at the Lord Nelson. Materials are numbered so that they correspond with the item number on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]