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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


Collections refugee-experiences , social-services

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