Do I Need a Lawyer? Legal Help vs. Justice Navigators - Webinar

Not every problem needs a lawyer. We’ll explore when legal representation is needed and when a justice navigator can guide you instead. We want to know what you think! Please share your feedback by completing our short survey :) https://forms.gle/QcBwLJF1wQKKQg5m8 PRESENTERS Jessica Steingard, staff lawyer with the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) Shamsa Mistry, Manager of the Wellbeing and Resiliency Department at the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) STAY IN TOUCH WITH CPLEA! Visit CPLEA’s website: https://www.cplea.ca Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter: https://www.cplea.ca/subscribe Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram and X): CPLEAlberta CONNECT WITH CIWA! Visit CIWA’s website: https://ciwa-online.com/ Complete the contact form: https://ciwa-online.com/resources/con... Email: reception@ciwa-online.com MORE INFORMATION Learn more about the difference between legal advice and legal information: https://www.cplea.ca/wp-content/uploa... Learn more about CPLEA’s upcoming Justice Navigator Training program: https://www.cplea.ca/what-we-do/justi... Find free and for-a-fee legal supports in Alberta: https://cplea.ca/legalhelp Contact 211 to find supports in your area: https://ab.211.ca/ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Centre for Public Legal Education respectfully acknowledges that we are located across Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 territories, and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. DISCLAIMER This presentation contains legal information and is not intended to be legal advice. FUNDERS Thank you to our funders for making our webinar series possible: the Alberta Law Foundation, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Alberta Real Estate Foundation. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 07:52 Myth 1 13:32 Myth 2 18:22 Myth 3 20:13 Myth 4 26:13 Myth 5 28:53 Myth 6 30:04 Myth 7 31:03 Myth 8 36:33 Myth 9 39:52 Myth 10 43:09 Summary 44:49 More Information 47:48 Chat Q&A