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Read more about the article October 27 is Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom

October 27 is Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 25, 2023
  • Post category:news

Hi, I'm Adrienne Clarkson. As Canadians, we're all familiar with the services that are available to us, like health care. But did you know that we also have the right to free legal representation for criminal or family matters?

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Read more about the article Landmarks across Canada are lighting up for Duty Counsel Day 2023

Landmarks across Canada are lighting up for Duty Counsel Day 2023

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 20, 2023
  • Post category:news

From the Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver and High Level Bridge in Edmonton to the CN Tower and the Nova Scotia Legislature, Canada will shine red on October 27.

Continue ReadingLandmarks across Canada are lighting up for Duty Counsel Day 2023

British Columbia: “The justice system wouldn’t work without you”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 24, 2021
  • Post category:news

My name is Sean. I made mistakes and got a second chance. I'm 49 and just got my law degree.

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Video: “Legal aid duty counsel stood by me at my lowest points”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 22, 2021
  • Post category:news

My name is Sean. I made mistakes and got a second chance. I'm 49 and just got my law degree.

Continue ReadingVideo: “Legal aid duty counsel stood by me at my lowest points”

Alberta: “Duty counsel has played such an important role in access to justice for Indigenous people”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 17, 2021
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Statement by Native Counselling Services of Alberta on Duty Counsel Day.

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Ontario: “I’ve come to understand how essential that work is”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 16, 2021
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Statement by Ontario MPP Chris Glover on Duty Counsel Day.

Continue ReadingOntario: “I’ve come to understand how essential that work is”

Nova Scotia: “It should be comfort to Canadians everywhere to know you’re there for them”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 16, 2021
  • Post category:news

Statement by Nova Scotia Chief Judge Pamela S. Williams on Duty Counsel Day.

Continue ReadingNova Scotia: “It should be comfort to Canadians everywhere to know you’re there for them”

Alberta: “Duty counsel helps Albertans understand their rights”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 15, 2021
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Statement by Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu on Duty Counsel Day

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Canadian Forum on Civil Justice: “You are the face of help”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 15, 2021
  • Post category:news

Statement from the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice on Duty Counsel Day.

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British Columbia: “The justice system depends very much on you”

  • Post author:Wyatt Fraser
  • Post published: October 14, 2021
  • Post category:news

Statement from B.C. Provincial Court Judge Melissa Gillespie on Duty Counsel Day.

Continue ReadingBritish Columbia: “The justice system depends very much on you”
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