Understand the law.
Support with confidence.
Justice navigators play an important role in helping Albertans access the justice system by spotting legal issues, sharing relevant legal information and referring for more legal support. CPLEA developed the Legal Foundations for Justice Navigators program to equip justice navigators with legal information and education to support this work.
In this program, participants will learn about:
- The difference between legal information and legal advice
- How Canada’s legal system works, including sources of law, levels of court and the role of administrative tribunals
- Common everyday legal issues and the laws that apply to those issues
- Best practices for referring clients for more help
- Options for getting legal help in Alberta
The program consists of 12 self-directed learning modules on the following topics:
- Advocate for Your Client
- Canadian Legal System
- Legal Info vs. Legal Advice
- Abuse and Protection
- Capacity & Decision-Making
- Civil Law
- Consumer & Debt Law
- Criminal Law
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Tenancy Law
To get started, register for an account on our program website!