2016 UBC Social Justice Law Forum
Sponsored by the Allard School of Law and Pro Bono Students Canada, the Forum is an annual event hosting social justice lawyers and representatives from 31 of British Columbia’s premier […]
Opera Speaks: Dark Sisters – Polygamy vs. the State
Plural marriage is illegal under Canadian criminal law, but freedom of religion and life, liberty and security of the person are protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This […]
Rights Talk: Youth and Civil Liberties Conference 2015
We are pleased to present the 11th annual Rights Talk: Youth and Civil Liberties Conference taking place from 8:30am to 3:00pm on November 12, 2015 at SFU Harbour Centre. * […]
My Dangerous Art: Free Expression in a Climate of Fear
The BCCLA is so pleased to invite all of our members and supporters to join us for our 2015 Members’ Evening featuring Franke James, award winning artist, activist, and author of Banned […]
BCCLA Annual General Meeting
Thanks to your support, we have been able to secure some major victories over the past year. This is a great opportunity to hear highlights, as well as key priorities for the months ahead, directly from the BCCLA’s board and staff. All members and members-to-be are encouraged to attend, and we hope to see you there.
Special General Meeting of the Membership
Purpose: To vote on proposed changes to the BCCLA bylaws. The BCCLA bylaws are being updated to better guide the Association into its next 50 years of existence. If you […]
Bill C-24 and Bill C-51: Implications for University Students
Recently, Canadian parliament passed two important pieces of legislation, namely Bill C-24 and Bill C-51. While a lot of discussion regarding these laws have focused on their impact on Canadians […]
Bill C-51and Hate Speech Laws in Canada: Implications for University Activism
Since being tabled into the parliament, Bill C-51 (now a law) has not been without controversy. In particular, provisions restricting protest rights and freedom of speech have attracted criticism from a […]
Privacy and Access 20/20 Conference
BCCLA Policy Director Micheal Vonn has just been confirmed as a speaker at the 2nd Privacy and Access 20/20 Conference, hosted by The Information and Privacy Commissoner for British Columbia. The theme […]
Bill C51: Micheal Vonn talks civil liberties concerns with the BC Humanist Association
BCCLA Policy Director Micheal Vonn joins the BC Humanist Association to discuss key pieces of Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, and explain the concerns about the bill that have been emerging […]
