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Alberta Allocates More Money For Legal Aid Making It Easier For Low-income Earners To Qualify

The Canadian Press , 30 Oct, 2014 03:11 PM

CALGARY - The Alberta government is increasing funding for legal aid and making it easier for low-income earners to qualify.

Alberta Justice Minister Jonathan Denis (rhymes with TENNIS) says an additional $5.5 million is to be provided this year to help legal aid offset its costs.

Denis also says the monthly income threshold to qualify for legal aid is being increased by $240 a month — that means all recipients of Alberta's Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) will be eligible.

He says he hopes extra money will be available in future budgets as well.

Denis says he would still like to see Ottawa increase the amount of cash it provides, although federal and provincial justice ministers were unable to come to an agreement at their last meeting.

Spokespeople for legal aid and the Law Society of Alberta say the money is a good first step.

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