Emancipation Day – August 1st
This year on August 1st Nova Scotia will mark Emancipation Day as an officially designated day for the first time. We encourage everyone to reflect on the history of the […]
Publications par Lisa Stokkeskog
Video – Impact on Race and Culture Assessments and the Effects of Systemic Anti-Black Racism on Sentencing Hearings
Brandon Rolle, Managing Lawyer, HRM Youth Office, participated in the May 10, 2021 Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) panel discussion on Impact of Race and Culture Assessments and the […]
Mass Casualty (Portapique) Inquiry Participants
Nova Scotia Legal Aid is pleased to have its application approved as a participant in the inquiry. As participants in several different aspects of the justice system, NSLA’s systemic and […]
Roger Burrill Recipient of 2021 CBA Legal Aid Leader Award
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 […]
Free Income Tax Clinics
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 […]
2021-22 Business Plan
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 […]
2021 Home Warming Program for Low-Income Nova Scotians
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 […]
The Evolution of Legal Aid in Nova Scotia
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 – […]
Chronicle Herald Article: “Vulnerable women in Nova Scotia ending up on the streets or behind bars”
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 […]
Heating Assistance Rebate Program
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. […]