NEWS

Restorative Justice Op-Ed

20/11/2025

Currently, across the country, there are a number of public and political discussions regarding community safety and how the criminal justice system through its bail and sentencing processes address those …

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Ours to Protect – Media Release

06/11/2025

“The law must not be politicised. It must be purely objective and applied equally to all.” – Executive Director, Peter Kingsley, KC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2025 Winnipeg, Manitoba …

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Ours to Protect

04/11/2025

“Laws – not individuals – govern Canada” This single sentence is the foundation upon which Canadian democracy is founded. Now more than ever the rule of law is under attack …

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Canada Post Strike – Update October 31, 2025

31/10/2025

With intermittent mail delivery being reinstated during the ongoing strike, Legal Aid Manitoba has resumed sending correspondence and private bar cheques through Canada Post. Consequently, clients and counsel can expect …

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LAM speaks out on Bail Reform

31/10/2025

“Any bail reform must ensure safety for our communities while not trampling on human rights.” – Executive Director, Peter Kingsley, K.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2025 Winnipeg, Manitoba – …

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Canada Post Strike – Update October 2, 2025

02/10/2025

During the postal interruption it may be very difficult for your lawyer to pass on information to you.  Please keep in touch with your counsel and make sure they have …

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LAM Receives Teachings from Allen Sutherland

26/09/2025

Legal Aid Manitoba invited Allen Sutherland, also known by his spirit name White Spotted Horse (Waabishki Mazinazoot Michtaatim) as our guest speaker on September 25, 2025 at 287 Broadway. The …

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Phone Application Line – Change of Hours

29/05/2025

Please take notice that the hours of our phone application line (204.985.8511 or toll free 1.866.800.8056) will change effective June 2, 2025 to the following hours:     Monday 9 a.m. …

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Postal Disruptions

23/05/2025

Currently Canada Post is continuing to deliver the mail. However, if a strike should be announced Legal Aid Manitoba will be taking steps to ensure vital information is passed on …

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Legal Aid Manitoba Distribution of Cheques and other Essential Mail during Potential Canada Post Strike

15/11/2024

Due to the postal strike, Legal Aid Manitoba has arranged for cheques and other essential mail to be available for pickup beginning Monday, November 18.  Cheques processed before November 15 …

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