This article was originally published by BarTalk on October 24, 2025. For many members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, accessing legal services can feel intimidating. Discrimination, systemic barriers and financial constraints often prevent people from getting the support they need. QMUNITY, a nonprofit working to improve queer, trans and Two-Spirit lives, is changing that with its …
This article was originally published by BarTalk on October 16, 2025. TAPS Provides Ongoing Support for Thousands of Vancouver Island Residents Each Year In British Columbia, thousands face poverty, housing insecurity, and barriers to accessing the justice system. For over 35 years, the Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS), based in Victoria and Nanaimo, has …
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BC courts lean on BC Law Institute’s research For 25 years, the BC Law Institute (BCLI) has recommended law reforms in the public interest. It is an independent law reform institute that conducts scholarly research and analysis of existing statutes to identify specific ways in which the law should evolve. Most projects convene experts from …
The Law Foundation of BC is inviting Indigenous individuals from across the province to join our Indigenous Advisory Circle, a space created in 2023 to uplift Indigenous leadership, wisdom, and lived experience. The Circle walks alongside the Foundation, guiding our journey to be in right relations with Indigenous peoples and to thoughtfully support justice initiatives …
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This article was originally published by the Nelson Star July 28, 2025. For more than three decades, the Nelson CARES Advocacy Centre has provided legal advocacy services for vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Kootenay region. Every year, the Centre helps hundreds of people navigate the complexities of legal and government systems, whether they’re disputing an unlawful …
The Law Foundation of BC (the “Foundation”) is pleased to announce that Hana Bank Canada has joined its list of Preferred Financial Institutions — banks and credit unions that support access to justice by offering competitive interest rates on lawyers’ pooled trust accounts. The interest generated from these accounts is the Foundation’s primary source of …
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This article was originally published on BarTalk March 4, 2025. (Photo by Unsplash – Louis Droege) Advocating with Care The legal system can be a daunting, overwhelming experience, especially for people who have endured trauma. Lawyers often represent clients who have been deeply harmed. Golden Eagle Rising has published a toolkit to help legal service providers to …
Rural communities face similar economic issues to urban centres, like the housing crisis and inflation. Many rural workers engage in shift work in resource industries, which can strain family ties and relationships. Funding for poverty and family law advocacy programs in places like the Kootenays and Northeastern BC is vital to address these issues. Here’s …
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The Law Foundation of BC (the “Foundation”) is pleased to welcome Integris Credit Union to its list of Preferred Financial Institutions – banks and credit unions that have committed to paying competitive interest rates on lawyers’ pooled trust accounts. Interest from these accounts is the Foundation’s primary source of revenue, directly funding grants that support …
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Enhancing access to justice for immigrants and refugees in British Columbia This article was originally published on BarTalk April 2, 2025. Mural at Harbour Centre in Vancouver: “The Belonging Action”, 2012, by Melanie Schambach. Learn more about the mural’s creation here. Photo by Mike (squeakymarmot) is licensed under CC BY SA 2.0; Image cropped to …
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