BCCLA Reacts: BC Court of Appeal fails to prioritize Charter rights of people detained under the Mental Health Act
Vancouver, BC (Unceded Coast Salish Territories) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in AT v British Columbia (Mental Health Review […]
BCCLA and Pivot Urge Province of BC to Halt Illegal Eviction of Abbotsford Lonzo Park Encampment
The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Pivot Legal Society (“Pivot”) are urging Minister of Housing, Ravi Kahlon, to stop the eviction of the Lonzo Park Encampment (the “Encampment”) in […]
BCCLA disappointed by Supreme Court of Canada decision that Safe Third Country Agreement does not violate refugee claimants’ Charter rights
Ottawa, ON (unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by today’s Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) decision in Canadian Council for Refugees, et al. […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene on freedom of the press in criminal trials
WHAT:              BCCLA at the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, et al. v. Aydin Coban, et al. to argue that freedom of the press can promote the right […]
BCCLA Celebrates BC Court of Appeal striking down unconstitutional intrusions on parental privacy
Vancouver, BC (unceded Coast Salish Territories) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) celebrates the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in T.L. v. British Columbia (Attorney General) announced yesterday. The […]
BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court of Canada misses crucial opportunity to protect Canadians’ Charter rights in foreign countries
Ottawa, ON (unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on Friday, February 17 in R v. McGregor. […]
Press Release: Gitxan and Wet’suwet’en Born Dale Culver’s Family Responds to BC Prosecution Service Approval of Manslaughter and Obstruction of Justice Charges against Prince George RCMP Officers
(Prince George BC / unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation): On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the family of Dale Culver learned of the BC Prosecution Service’s decision […]
BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court of Canada considers mandatory minimum sentences
BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court of Canada considers mandatory minimum sentences FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory): The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is encouraged, in part, by […]
BC Civil Liberties Association Announces New Executive Director
Vancouver, BC (Unceded Coast Salish Territories) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) announced today the appointment of its new Executive Director, Joanne Macri. Joanne has dedicated her career to […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA to intervene at BC Court of Appeal to protect the privacy of parental medical records and promote oversight in the child protection regime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT:          BCCLA at BC Court of Appeal to intervene in T.L. v. British Columbia (Attorney General) to argue that unrestricted access to parents’ medical records is unconstitutional […]
