In its over 60-year history, the BC Civil Liberties Association has benefited from the contributions of many dedicated people in our pursuit to extend, defend, and protect the civil liberties of people across Canada. One of these great individuals is Conrad Hadland.

Joining the association in the late 1980s, Conrad’s essential experience was tailor-made for the BCCLA. Conrad spent 14 years on the BCCLA board and Executive Committee serving as Vice President, during which time he was appropriately recognized for his “grace and skill.”

Conrad’s pursuit of fundamental social justice issues began as a young man in his hometown of Prince Rupert. Conrad provided direct support to equity-denied communities, including First Nations seeking to regain control of their child welfare services. Through Conrad’s enthusiastic involvement in organizations like the BCCLA and the BC Humanist Association, where he served as president, we see Conrad’s contributions were rooted in the heartfelt belief that it is the basic responsibility of all citizens to promote human rights.

Deep, long-term commitments like that of Conrad Hadland’s have helped to shape the BCCLA, and today, they still inform our institutional evolution and growth. We are truly grateful and humbled by the dedication of life-long supporters like Conrad Hadland.