Who is Eligible for Legal Aid in Canada?

It depends.

In most Canadian provinces, people under a certain income will qualify for legal aid. You should contact the legal aid office in your area to ask about income eligibility.

In most provinces, only certain legal matters are eligible for legal aid. Usually, this means family law matters and criminal matters. In many provinces you cannot get legal aid for matters like a small claims court lawsuit or writing your will.

Sometimes, if you cannot get a legal aid lawyer assigned to your case, you may still be able to use a free clinic for one-time advice.

You should contact the legal aid office in your area to ask about whether your matter is eligible for legal aid or if there are any free clinics offering legal advice.