2021 Census of Population Content Consultation
Statistics Canada is conducting a public consultation on the 2021 Census of Population from September to December 2017. We encourage you to participate in this online consultation and to forward […]
Publications par Lisa Stokkeskog
Staff Lawyer Position – Halifax
STAFF LAWYER POSITION NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID Position: Contract Staff Lawyer position in Halifax, Nova Scotia, practicing criminal law with the possibility of some Duty Counsel responsibilities. Qualifications: Successful candidate […]
Nova Scotia Legal Aid’s Support of 150 for 150 Feed NS Community Challenge
We are pleased to Report that NS Legal Aid’s 150 for 150 Food Drive in Support of Feed Nova Scotia was a success. We had 12 offices actively participate. Activities […]
Have Your Say in How to Modernize Canada’s Criminal Justice System
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is reviewing the Criminal Justice System to identify aspects that need to be changed and/or updated. The government wants to hear […]
Staff Lawyer Position – Nova Scotia Legal Aid – Antigonish Office
Position: Contract Staff Lawyer position in Antigonish, Nova Scotia practising family and criminal law. Qualifications: Successful candidate must be a practising, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia […]
Cindy Murray Appointed Justice of the Supreme Court
We are thrilled to advise that Cindy Murray, Manager of our Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury Offices, has been appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court. Details are here: Murray Judicial […]
Commission Director Trinda Ernst, QC Receives 2017 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service
Congratulations to Trinda Ernst, QC as the recipient of the 2017 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service. Details regarding this Award can be found here: 2017 Weldon Award Trinda has […]
Re-Inventing Criminal Justice: The Ninth National Symposium Report
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission is an annual participant at the National Symposiums on Criminal Justice Reform. The Final Report of the Ninth National Symposium on Criminal Justice Reform […]
NS Legal Aid Participating in 150 for 150 Feed NS Community Challenge
Nova Scotia Legal Aid has registered for the 150 for 150 Feed NS Community Challenge and Staff Lawyer Kelly Rowlett is facilitating NSLA’s efforts with each office across the Province. […]
Professor Robert Currie to Work Pro Bono at NSLA While on His Sabbatical
In mid-August, Professor Robert Currie will begin his year-long sabbatical and will be working pro bono at Nova Scotia Legal Aid in Halifax, two and a half days a week […]