Policy recommendations for the Ministry of Justice
Abstract
It is imperative that the Ministry of Justice improves the capacity and accessibility of Legal Aid, particularly when Alberta has seen a large increase in refugees in recent years. This will mitigate a significant barrier in the settlement sector, as well as strengthen Alberta’s social and economic fabric.
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Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Key recommendations:
- Increase the staff capacity of Legal Aid Alberta to better align with the growing population of refugee claimants in Alberta
- Improve information on and accessibility to Legal Aid Alberta for refugee claimants and the organizations that serve them
Location: Alberta as a whole (not otherwise specified)
Open access: Yes
Community organizations: AAISA
Integration timeline: refugee claimants and refugees resettling and integrating in Alberta
Key findings: n/a
Key populations: Refugees in Alberta
