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Public Legal Education Association of Canada’s Virtual Fair

The Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) is hosting a three-day Virtual Fair on February 25, 26, and 27, 2025. This free online event will bring together experts and practitioners from Canada, the US, and the UK to discuss innovative public legal education (PLE) initiatives and access to justice strategies. Each day will feature […]

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Foresights for Human Rights 2024 Preliminary Report

By: Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law (University of Manitoba Faculty of Law) The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) recently published a report examining how people in Canada perceive, value, and engage with human rights. This initiative aims to deepen the Museum’s understanding of national perspectives, guiding efforts to enhance public awareness and respect for human

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The Role of Libraries in Enhancing Access to Justice in Canada

By: Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law (University of Manitoba Faculty of Law) In Manitoba and across the country, libraries contribute meaningfully to civic engagement and community well-being, serving as important partners in the broader access to justice (A2J) ecosystem. The Canadian Federation of Library Associations states a mission for Canadian libraries to provide “free access to

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Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice “Families and the Law” Conference

By Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law (University of Manitoba Faculty of Law) Access to justice in family law is a growing concern across Canada, especially as families navigate unfamiliar legal systems during some of the most challenging times in their lives. From October 9-11, 2023, I attended the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ)

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The 2023 JDG Survey: Call for Responses – L’enquête ODJ 2023 : Appel à réponses

The Action Committee 2023 JDG Survey – Submit your responses by April 5th, 2024 The Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters has finalized its 2023 Survey on A2J in Canada. New projects or initiatives that happened in 2023 will be tracked according to each of the Justice Development Goals. Anyone advancing A2J in Canada is

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FREE Trauma-Informed Care Workshop

Free Online Workshop: March 14, 2024 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CLEA is please to host this half day workshop presented by Klinic’s Manitoba Trauma Information and Education Centre. This introductory half-day workshop explores what trauma is, the principles of Trauma Informed Care and how to integrate a trauma-informed perspective into our everyday interactions. Included

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Newly Launched: A2J Newsletter

The Director of Access to Justice and Community Engagement recently launched the newsletter, “Manitoba’s Access to Justice Stakeholders.” The newsletter is an axis to keep A2J actors connected to updates in their community, including achievements, developments, or changes in services across A2J organizations, as well as highlighting upcoming A2J events and prominent A2J news in

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“Cost of defending yourself” by David Dorson

By: April Lount, University of Manitoba, Student at the Faculty of Law The recent Law 360 article entitled “Cost of defending yourself” by David Dorson  provides a sobering perspective of the cost relationship to quality criminal defence and the severe consequences when you are not able to meet those costs. Dorson is a pen name, providing

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Expanding the Mandatory Pro Bono Discourse

By April Lount, University of Manitoba, Student at the Faculty of Law Pro bono stands as perhaps the single most revered practice within the legal sector, embodying a selfless dedication to justice and the public good. These principles not only align with the ideal model of advocacy, but also directly contribute to access to justice,

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