OUR VISION

Accessible justice for all Albertans

OUR MISSION

Advance access to justice by supporting collaboration and innovation in the delivery of legal services and the administration of justice in Alberta.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity, excellence and accountability
  • Priority for organizations assisting vulnerable populations
  • Collaboration, outcome-based evaluation and accountability across the justice sector
  • Evidence-based solutions providing the best value and impact
  • Responsive to well-identified justice sector needs while recognizing the scope and responsibilities of the government and private sector

  • Fiscal transparency and prudence

OUR OBJECTS

The Alberta Law Foundation was created in 1973 under the Legal Profession Act with the following objects:

  • Conducting research into and recommending reform of law and the administration of justice

  • Establishing, maintaining, and operating law libraries

  • Contributing to the legal education and knowledge of the people of Alberta and providing programs and facilities for those purposes

  • Providing assistance to native people’s legal programs, student legal aid programs, and programs of like nature

  • Contributing to the costs incurred by the Legal Aid Society of Alberta to administer a plan to provide legal aid. (This contribution has been legislated to be 25% of revenue from lawyers’ pooled trust accounts)

Strategic Priorities

1

Invest in sustainable and effective initiatives that have a demonstrable impact on Albertans navigating the justice system in Alberta

2

Build sector capacity by being a resource and community convener in the justice sector

3

Demonstrate leadership through a culture of inclusivity, communication, and collaboration