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BCCLA’s Current Work

In most years the BCCLA participates in more than 40 public events and workshops, is involved in more than 30 active court cases, provides direct assistance to hundreds of individuals, and creates and distributes educational resources for thousands. We are always working on a broad range of civil liberties issues, from police accountability to fighting indefinite solitary confinement in prisons.

Here are just a few of the highest profile issues we are currently working on.

WHAT WE’RE FIGHTING FOR RIGHT NOW

Shelter is Survival

We’re Taking the City to Court! On January 30, 2025, BCCLA alongside, Zee, Jason, and...

We’re not(with)standing for this

Sign the People’s Pledge Canada is at a crossroads. And we have a choice to...

Secret Spy Hearings

In 2014 the BCCLA fought back against illegal spying by filing complaints against the Canadian...

Palestine Solidarity

Protecting fundamental freedoms is crucial to ensuring all people in Canada can engage in public...

Ban Police Street Checks

For years the BCCLA has been advocating to ban police street checks. Street checks are...
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WHAT WE’RE FIGHTING FOR RIGHT NOW

Communications, Outreach & Events Coordinator

Application deadline: September 13, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. About the Position: BC Civil Liberties Association...
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Coroner’s Inquest into Jimmie Johannesson’s Death Highlights Concerns Over RCMP Response to Wellness Checks

Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations (Vancouver, BC)  — The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson, a...

Province Urged to Ensure Eligible Voters in Custody Can Participate in 2026 Local Elections

For immediate release Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations (Vancouver) — The...

Media Advisory: Coroner’s Inquest into Death of Jimmie Johannesson

WHAT: Coroner’s Inquest into death of Jimmie Johanneson; BCCLA media availability with Latoya Farrell, BCCLA...

Coroner’s Inquest into Tatyanna Harrison’s Death Raises Serious Compliance, Accountability Concerns

Justice for Girls, BCCLA and UBCIC call for review by Ministry of Public Safety Unceded...

CIVIL LIBERTIES CAN’T PROTECT THEMSELVES