Legal Aid BC is referenced as a key partner in advocacy efforts alongside TLABC and the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) to push for enhanced long-term funding and support for legal aid in British Columbia, thereby improving access to justice for marginalized communities.

Michael Bryant, known for his strong background in civil liberties and public service including a tenure at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, has been appointed as CEO of Legal Aid BC. His leadership is seen as a move to reinforce progressive policies and enhance access to justice for marginalized communities in British Columbia.

Legal Aid BC's CEO, Mark Benton, QC, issued a public statement addressing systemic racism and the need for justice reform. The statement emphasizes support for the Black Lives Matter movement and outlines concrete initiatives, including the opening of 10 Parents Legal Centres and the implementation of a Reconciliation Action Plan, designed to improve access to justice for Indigenous peoples and other marginalized groups.

Legal Aid BC has adopted a Reconciliation Action Plan to guide decision-making and service delivery, with strategies focused on Education, Equity, and Empowerment aimed at improving access to justice for Indigenous peoples in BC.

The BC government has allocated $8.19 million in new, ongoing funding to Legal Aid BC as part of Budget 2022. The funding will increase Legal Aid BC's budget to support expanded legal aid services including criminal defense, expert witness support, family limited representation, and youth legal aid, thereby enhancing access to justice for marginalized communities.

The provincial government allocated over $8 million in the 2022 budget to enhance legal aid services by increasing the budget for Legal Aid BC by nearly $7.47 million. The funding is aimed at addressing service gaps, ensuring access to expert legal counsel in criminal cases, and expanding support for marginalized and at-risk populations.