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Show your support. Tell your colleagues, peers, friends and family about Duty Counsel Day, and their right to access legal support and services.
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Access to Justice Week in Canada is the last week in October.
Thank you for supporting access to justice.
Educational resources
Learn more about duty counsel lawyers – the unsung heroes of the justice system.
Watch a video, read a one-page information sheet, and complete a duty counsel word search to familiarize yourself with all the amazing ways duty counsel lawyers help some of the most disadvantaged people across Canada.
Social media resources
For Duty Counsel Day supporters
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Here are some message suggestions. Your involvement matters to your followers. Tell them, in your own words, why you’re participating.
“If you like justice, I have a day for you. It’s important we know our Charter rights and how to exercise them. On Oct 27, I’m standing with Duty Counsel—legal aid lawyers who defend our rights. You can too. knowdutycounsel.ca #knowdutycounsel #dutycounselday #accesstojustice”
“I believe every Canadian deserves help navigating the justice system. Do you? Show your support for legal aid Duty Counsel. knowdutycounsel.ca #knowdutycounsel #dutycounselday”
For Duty Counsel Day participants and promoters
Download and share these visuals
Here are some message suggestions. Your involvement matters to your followers. Tell them, in your own words, why you’re participating.
“Every Canadian deserves help navigating the justice system. Celebrate our charter right to legal support. Duty Counsel Day is Oct. 27. knowdutycounsel.ca #knowdutycounsel #dutycounselday”
“If you like justice, I have a day for you. Stand with me to support access to legal support in Canada. Duty Counsel Day is Oct. 27. knowdutycounsel.ca #knowdutycounsel #dutycounselday”