BC takes interim step to improve aboriginal representation on juries
The BCCLA is congratulating the government of British Columbia on amending and updating the province’s jury policy to improve aboriginal representation on juries. The move comes after the BCCLA raised […]
BCCLA congratulates RCMP on revision to dog training policy
The BCCLA is thanking the RCMP for implementing a national policy that clarifies the rights and obligations of the force when conducting police dog training. The BCCLA supported local residents […]
Groups call for removal of police advisors from inquiry
The BCCLA and Pivot Legal Society are calling for the removal of three Peel Regional Police officers who are advising the Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry. News agencies have reported […]
Health Canada’s Plan for Medical Cannabis Will Violate Patients’ Rights, says the BCCLA
Today the BC Civil Liberties Association called for sweeping reforms to Health Canada’s Medical Marihuana Access Program (MMAP). Health Canada is preparing to amend the MMAP, but the BCCLA say […]
BCCLA to set up chapter in capital of B.C.’s north: Prince George
The BCCLA will be visiting Prince George in mid-July to set up a volunteer chapter of the organization, the first in a decade. The Prince George chapter will be volunteer […]
BCCLA: Cities must set up prison polling stations for elections
The BCCLA has written letters to nine cities in B.C. and Corrections B.C. to ensure polling stations are set up for prisoners to vote in municipal elections taking place in […]
Woman with ALS asks court for legal right to die with dignity
Vancouver, BC: Nearly two decades after Sue Rodriguez fought for the right to die with dignity, another British Columbia woman with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has come […]
Woman with ALS pleas with court for legal right to die with dignity
Vancouver – On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, the BCCLA will hold a press conference announcing that a British Columbian woman with ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, filed an application with […]
BCCLA Says Omnibus Crime Bill Too Big for Proper Debate; Controversial Internet Surveillance Bills Should be Addressed Separately
The BCCLA is calling the government’s proposed omnibus crime bill “inherently problematic”. The government has committed to introducing and passing a massive omnibus crime bill incorporating a number of very […]
BCCLA calls out municipalities for taking down citizens’ HST signs
The BCCLA is weighing in on reports that city officials in Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Chilliwack have been removing citizens’ political signs about the Harmonized Sales Tax Referendum placed on […]
