Speak Back Against Racism and Islamophobia
This weekend a horrific attack by a white nationalist during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, left one anti-racist counter-protestor dead and 19 injured. Across the border, we cannot […]
BCCLA reacts to new national security legislation (Bill C-59)
For immediate release Today, the government introduced Bill C-59 “An Act respecting national security matters” and the BCCLA welcomes some important and long-needed “fixes” but remains disappointed that so much […]
An extraordinary victory for citizenship equality
After three years and one hundred and twenty-seven days of work, we’ve defeated the second-class citizenship bill! On Thursday, June 15, 2017 the House of Commons passed Bill C-6 which […]
Canadian jurisdictions need anti-SLAPP legislation
SLAPPs are civil lawsuits weaponized for censorship, and even cases that could not succeed on their merits can be strategically successful, since the litigation process is the punishment and not […]
In the wake of tragedy: acting together against Islamophobia
This weekend Canada witnessed a despicable act of terrorism perpetrated against Muslims in Canada. While individuals, including children, were praying in Quebec City’s Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec a […]
Canada must suspend “safe third country” refugee agreement with U.S.
Vancouver, BC (Coast Salish Territories) –The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association joins many other civil society and refugee-serving organizations in calling on the Government of Canada to suspend the “Safe […]
BC’s election gag law being challenged in Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa, ON – Tomorrow, October 11, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear oral arguments in BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association v. Attorney General of British Columbia. […]
BCCLA hiring for Staff Counsel (Litigation) Positions, including Acting Litigation Director
The BCCLA seeks two lawyers who are passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The two positions will commence in October 2016. The positions […]
We’re hiring for a Staff Counsel (Policy)!
The BCCLA seeks a lawyer who is passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The position will commence as soon as possible. […]
In memory of Elayne Shapray
We wish to share with our friends and supporters a few words about a tireless advocate, and our friend, Elayne Shapray. Volunteer, activist, spokesperson, and indomitable spirit. Born on Sept. […]
