BCCLA urges calm in case of alleged terror conspiracy: “Innocent until proven guilty ” still the Canadian way”
The BC Civil Liberties Association, Canada’s most dynamic and seasoned civil liberties body, called today for caution on the part of political and media commentators on the case of the […]
BCCLA concerned about rights breach in exclusion of migrant workers from MSP coverage
The BC Civil Liberties Association has sent a letter to Hon. George Abbott, Minister of Health, expressing concern about recent revelations that indicate B.C. is the only province in Canada […]
Practitioners of a distinctive form of sexual behavior, BDSM (bondage, domination, sadomasochism) should be protected from irrationally-based governmental interference and regulation.
This paper will argue that the practitioners of a distinctive form of sexual behavior, BDSM (bondage, domination, sadomasochism) (also known as sadomasochism and by the abbreviations S/M and B/D), should […]
BCCLA response to Police Complaint Commissioner’s proposed reforms to the police complaint process.
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Hayes v. Vancouver Police Department and Barker
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Constitutionality of Security Certificates: Harkat, Charkaoui, Almrei.
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Julie Berg v. Police Complaint Commissioner, Dirk Ryneveld, Q.C.
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Securing Compliance, Protecting Privacy The PIPEDA Enforcement Evaluation Research Project
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Arar Inquiry, Factual Inquiry: Joint Submission of the Intervenors, November 2, 2005.
Joint Intervenors’ Reply Submission to the Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar. Read the Submission here>>
Liberal bill a “blatant move” to assert control over public inquiries
Vancouver – FIPA and the BC Civil Liberties Association have joined forces to oppose a blatant move by the BC Liberals to assert strict Cabinet control over future public inquiries. […]
