Community Legal Clinic

Our friends at the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta made some handy guides explaining the recent changes to family law legislation. Check them out below! https://www.cplea.ca/new-family-law-resources-2021/

Spots are available at our next Legal Clinic on March 23rd! With a free appointment, you can speak with a lawyer about a legal matter. You'll get advice on how the law may impact you, and next steps to help you move forward. Give our office a call at 587.674.2282 for more information.

A University of Alberta law professor and his daughter created a podcast to help explain #CriminalLaw to kids! Check it out below: #AlbertaLaw http://ow.ly/SLNh50DKYd5

Did you know? Our Legal Clinics provide free advice in most areas of the law, including Family. Give our office a call at 587.674.2282 for more information.

February 24th is Pink Shirt Day, a movement that encourages us to take a stand against violence and bullying.

Hoping to book an appointment for free summary legal advice? Before you call us, be sure to have this information ready: -Financial information for all adults in your home -Whether you have current (or old) court documents -Opposing party -Your legal question/matter... -Whether you are looking for legal advice or representation Give us a call at 587.674.2282 to see if you qualify and book your appointment!

Did you know? There are very few conditions that cannot be written into a parenting order, provided the judge believes it is in the best interest of the children. More questions about Family Law? With a free appointment, you can speak with a lawyer about your matter. You'll get legal information and advice on next steps. Give our office a call at 587.674.2282 for more information.

The holidays look different this year, and it can be hard to cope with the changes. Remember, help is available for those who need it. If you are looking for mental health support, check out Wellness Together. It's a free, government-funded online resource where you can access a mental health assessment tool, text and video guides, group or one-to-one counselling, and more. https://ca.portal.gs/

Just a reminder that our office is still closed for the holidays. We're back on January 4th, but in the meantime you can call us and leave a message at 587.674.2282 or toll-free at 1.877.314.9129.

Looking for some reads this afternoon on interesting legal topics?! The latest issue of LawNow is up at www.LawNow.org. This issue features articles on Canadian prisons and lesser known Alberta laws that we bet you didn’t know!

However you're celebrating this year, we wish you a safe and happy holiday.

Check out this version of "The Night Before Christmas," rewritten with a legal twist in LawNow Magazine! http://ow.ly/Rs5K50COF1r

Spots are still available at our next Legal Clinic on January 26th! With a free appointment, you can speak confidentially with a lawyer about your legal matter. You'll get information about how the law may impact you, and next steps to help you move forward. Interested? Give our office a call at 587.674.2282 or toll-free at 1.877.314.9129.

Our office will be closed for the holidays from December 24th to January 3rd. We'll be back and ready to serve you on Monday, January 4th!

Did you know? Canada has no legislation for federal recall elections, and British Columbia is the only province with legislation providing for provincial recalls. Have a legal question you'd like advice about? We provide free summary advice in most areas of the law. Call our office at 587.674.2282 for more information.

More questions about your rights as a tenant? Our Tenant Advocate program is here to help with matters like evictions, deposits, rent increases, and more. For more information, or to see if you qualify, give our office a call at 587.674.2282.

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Spots are still available at our next Legal Clinic on January 12th! At your free appointment, you can speak with a lawyer confidentially about your legal matter. You'll get information on how the law may impact you, and next steps to help you move forward. Interested? Give our office a call at 587.674.2282 to find out if you qualify.

Have questions about your rights as an employee? Spots are available January 11th at our Employment Advocacy program with the Workers' Resource Centre! This free program can help you navigate issues like Employment Insurance, Employment Standards, AISH, Human Rights, and more. Interested? Give us a call at 587.674.2282 for more information.

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. On this day, we remember the lives of all those we lost in the name of transphobic violence over the last year and beyond. W...e also recommit ourselves to working towards creating a world where this violence no longer exists. It's in that spirit that we want to remind folks of the importance of cherishing the trans youth in our lives especially during these uncertain times. Cherish them by: Respecting and using their name and pronouns. In one simple action, this holds the key on the most foundational level to say: I see you, you are worthy, you are valid & I support you. Celebrating their strength. Trans youth are superheroes! Like superheroes, they don’t need to be reminded of adversity. They need to see their resiliency celebrated & mirrored back at them. Surround them with love. Circle them with as many supportive humans as you can. Tell them, each day what a gift they are and that they matter & are loved beyond all measure.

Do you have a legal question you'd like advice about? Spots are available at our next Legal Clinic on December 8th! At your free appointment, you can speak confidentially with a lawyer about your matter. You'll receive information about how the law may impact you and next steps to help you move forward. Give our office a call for more information at 587.674.2282.

Have a legal question you'd like advice about? We have open spots at our Legal Clinic on November 10th! At your free appointment, you can speak to a lawyer confidentially about issues in most areas of the law. You'll get advice, information about how the law may impact you, and next steps to keep you moving forward. Give our office a call to see if you qualify at 587.674.2282.

It's Philanthropy Day, and we'd like to acknowledge the volunteers and donors whose generosity benefits our organization and the non-profit community.

In 2018, Karen Crowshoe became Alberta's first female First Nations Provincial Court judge. She was also the first Blackfoot woman called to the Alberta Bar in 1994. #WomensHistoryMonth #BecauseOfYou #AlbertaLaw http://ow.ly/kjqe50BWUfH

Did you know about our Immigration Advocacy program? We can help with a wide variety of immigration concerns, including visas, permits, sponsorships, immigration hearings and more, with services offered in both English and Spanish. Interested? Call our office for more information at 587.674.2282.

Check out the events happening for Access to Justice Week, and read the #A2J blog here:

The Community Legal Clinic is making headlines in Red Deer!

Did you know? In the 2016 R v. Jordan case, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that criminal cases must be completed within a certain amount of time after the date charges are laid. Have a legal question? We offer free legal advice in most areas of the law, including criminal. Call our office for more information and to see if you qualify at 587.674.2282.

October 26-31 is #AccessToJustice week in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Take a look at upcoming events throughout the week at the Alberta Access to Justice website! https://www.albertaaccesstojustice.com/

Questions about wills and estates? Give us a call at 587.674.2282 to see if you qualify for free summary legal advice.

Immigration can be a complicated process, and with the added uncertainty of #COVID-19 to deal with, a helping hand is more important than ever. Our free Immigration Advocate program is here to help you navigate the system, and can assist with matters like permits, sponsorship, status, humanitarian and compassionate applications, and more. Service is offered in both English and Spanish. For more information, give our office a call at 587.674.2282.

Our office is closed tomorrow, November 11th, in honour of Remembrance Day. We'll be back Thursday at 8:30 am.

We're grateful for the continued support of the Alberta Law Foundation, one of our main funders. If you'd like to learn more about the ALF and what they have been up to recently, you can find their 2020 Annual Report here: http://ow.ly/kykb50BTy3g

A retired judge writes about foreclosure law in the wake of COVID19 and new services that CLG is partnering with to support people dealing with severe debt.

The Residential Tenancies Act is the law governing residential rentals in Alberta. If a condition of your lease is in violation with the Act, then it must defer to the Act. Questions about your rights as a tenant? Our free Tenant Advocacy program is here to help with evictions, deposits, rent increases, and more! Call our office for more information at 587.674.2282.

Today is Persons Day, marking the date in 1929 that women were legally recognized as persons by the Supreme Court of Canada. The legal challenge was initially launched by a group of women now known as the Famous Five: Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby and Henrietta Muir Edwards. #PersonsDay #WomensHistoryMonth

Did you know that in Alberta, you may be asked to pay child support for a child that is not biologically yours? Our Legal Clinics can provide you with free advice in most areas of the law, including Family Law. Questions? Call our office for more information at 587.674.2282.

Have a legal question you need advice about? Spots are available at our Legal Clinic on November 10th! At your free appointment with a lawyer, you'll get summary advice for your situation and next steps to keep you moving forward. Give our office a call for more info at 587.674.2282.

Do you have questions about the immigration process? Our free Immigration Advocacy program is here to help with your immigration concerns, including sponsorships, visas, refugee status, hearings and more. Call our office for more information at 587.674.2282!

Our staff is taking the day off tomorrow for Thanksgiving Monday, but we'll be back in the office Tuesday at 8:30 am. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend!