Legal Aid Manitoba is celebrating the grand opening of a new office in The Pas, expanding access to legal services for residents across northern Manitoba.

 

The organization provides legal assistance to people who meet eligibility requirements, with services covering areas such as criminal and family law, child protection and residential tenancy matters.

 

The new office will serve as an important northern hub, with Legal Aid staff also providing services to people in surrounding communities.

 

Peter Kingsley, executive director for Legal Aid Manitoba, talks about the organization's rich history in the province.

Kingsley says improving access to legal services in northern and rural communities is an important part of ensuring Manitobans can get the help they need, regardless of where they live.

 

The grand reopening of the new office will take place today at noon for members of the public to take a look at the new space next to Primary Health on Cook Avenue.