October 27 is Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom
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?
Landmarks across Canada are lighting up for Duty Counsel Day 2023
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.
British Columbia: “The justice system wouldn’t work without you”
My name is Sean. I made mistakes and got a second chance. I'm 49 and just got my law degree.
Video: “Legal aid duty counsel stood by me at my lowest points”
My name is Sean. I made mistakes and got a second chance. I'm 49 and just got my law degree.
Alberta: “Duty counsel has played such an important role in access to justice for Indigenous people”
Statement by Native Counselling Services of Alberta on Duty Counsel Day.
Ontario: “I’ve come to understand how essential that work is”
Statement by Ontario MPP Chris Glover on Duty Counsel Day.
