NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION STAFF LAWYER Available Position: 12-month Contract with Potential for Permanency Location: Port Hawkesbury – 302-15 Kennedy Street Salary: Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – Based on Relevant Experience Closing Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 4:30 pm Who we are: Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission (NSLAC) delivers legal aid […]
Congratulations to Roger Burrill for being recognized with the CBA’s National Legal Aid Leader Award for 2021. The Award distinguishes legal aid lawyers who have made notable contributions to advancing access to justice for those in need. Roger was chosen by the CBA Access to Justice Subcommittee for this Award. The honour is well deserved. […]
For the 2021 tax season, many community organizations are hosting free virtual tax clinics. Volunteers may be able to complete and file your taxes for free, by videoconference or by phone. Find further information and locations on Canada Revenue Agency’s website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/free-tax-help.html
We are pleased to share the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2021-22 Business Plan: NSLAC Business Plan 2021-22. The Business Plan can also be found in Legal Aid Publications under the About Us tab.
Below please some information regarding the 2021 Home Warming Program. Further details can be found here: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/residential/programs-services/homewarming/?gclid=eaiaiqobchmiv-jt37mo7wivkk1ych2_uqf5eaayasaaegjnvpd_bwe HomeWarming offers home energy assessments and upgrades for income-qualified homeowners, at no cost. The goal is to have people living on lower incomes benefit from energy efficiency and feel comfortable in their homes. For qualifying homeowners, if […]
Below please find a copy of a Canadian Bar Association Nova Voce article by Megan Longley, QC, Chief Executive Officer, regarding Legal Aid in Nova Scotia. CBA-NS Nova Voce – The Evolution of Legal Aid in Nova Scotia
Below please find a link to the above-noted opinion article by Ashley Avery & Emma Halpern: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/local-perspectives/ashley-avery-emma-halpern-vulnerable-women-in-nova-scotia-ending-up-on-the-streets-or-behind-bars-523422/ Efforts by Emma and Ashley in educating and advocating regarding the challenges faced by individuals is greatly appreciated. The work of The Elizabeth Fry Society and Coverdale Courtwork Society is essential to our clients and to Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates range from $100 to $200. You can apply until March 31, 2021. For details and to apply please visit their website at: 2020 Heating Assistance Rebate Program
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2019-20 Annual Report is now available and can be found on the About Us, Legal Aid Publications page, or at this link: 2019-20 Annual Report
The recording of the Crisis. Change. Reform. session is now available to watch online. CBC’s Duncan McCue hosted a conversation between Beverley McLachlin, Bob Rae and Megan Longley, about the A2J impacts of the pandemic. The session, in English, can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/AIVyrG8vrTw