Imagine Sarah and Niko, both arriving at the Calgary Courthouse for a complex legal matter. Overwhelmed and scared, they cannot afford a lawyer, yet they must stand before a judge to present their case as self-represented litigants. Without legal guidance, they face a daunting and unfamiliar process that could significantly impact their future. This is where PBLA’s Access to Justice Navigator system can make a life-changing difference. With your support, Sarah and Niko could be connected with volunteer legal assistance, receive critical advice, and be empowered to navigate the legal system with confidence. Your donation will help create this transformational system, ensuring that individuals like Sarah and Niko are not left to face the justice system alone.

Many individuals like Sarah and Niko, particularly self-represented litigants, face urgent legal challenges at the Calgary Courthouse without the means to afford a lawyer. PBLA’s priority is to create a transformational system to support access to justice. Donations will fund the development of an Access to Justice Navigator system, designed to streamline intake, match individuals with volunteer legal help, and provide critical “on-the-spot” assistance. Your support will ensure that vulnerable community members receive timely and equitable legal aid, transforming their experience within the justice system.

Please review our short video on our website https://www.pbla.ca/about-us