BCCLA Demands Repatriation of Khadr in Wake of Federal Court Decision
The BCCLA demanded immediate action from the Prime Minister’s office for the immediate repatriation of child-soldier Omar Khadr in wake of a Federal Court decision released today. “The Federal Court […]
Over 600 Days of Inaction Since Boyd Shooting by VPD
619 days have passed since animator Paul Boyd was shot by members of the Vancouver Police Department, and an investigation by the BCCLA shows that no decisions have been made […]
Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Property Seizure Law
The Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment today in Chatterjee v. Attorney General of Ontario, upholding the constitutionality Ontario’s Civil Remedies Act, a law which allows the province to […]
Single Transferable Vote in Referendum
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association endorses the Single Transferable Vote system, which will be considered by B.C. voters in the upcoming May 12 BC Electoral Referendum. The referendum will select […]
BCCLA Says Federal Government Must Bring Khadr Home
In the wake of this week’s firing and rehiring, of Omar Khadr’s American military lawyer, the BCCLA again demanded the child soldier’s repatriation. “The American military trial processes relating to […]
BCCLA Demands Clarification of VPD Policy on Seizing Cameras
The BC Civil Liberties Association filed a complaint today with the Vancouver Police Board, asking them to clarify VPD policy on seizing cameras. The BCCLA says that Sunday’s allegation by […]
BC Government Fast-Tracks Costly E-Health System: Unprepared and Unequipped to Safeguard Privacy
Despite posing a serious threat to every British Columbian’s constitutional right to privacy, the BC Government plans to roll-out its new “eHealth” system of integrated electronic healthcare records. News Release>>
Complaint, Coverage Leads to Policy Change and Apology
The BC Civil Liberties Association thanked the Chief of the Vancouver Police Department today for moving to clarify police policy around seizing cameras from the public and for apologizing in […]
BCCLA Files Complaint Against CSIS For Using Torture-Derived Information
Vancouver, B.C. – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has filed a complaint against the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for using information it knows is derived from torture. The complaint was […]
Police Complaint Commission Finds Canada Day Searches Unlawful
The Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP has condemned the practice of mandatory and indiscriminate searches during large events. The ruling comes from a complaint made by the BCCLA […]
