BCCLA Reacts- Supreme Court of Canada upholds fairness and Charter rights in immigration processes
For immediate release Today, October 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its unanimous decision in Tran v. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. The case considered what constitutes […]
Walking for Reconciliation: Breathing life into our commitment
On Sunday, September 24 2017, the BCCLA and our supporters joined tens of thousands of people in the 2017 Walk for Reconciliation, hosted by Reconciliation Canada, on the traditional and […]
We’re hiring! Join our team as our next Outreach and Communications Coordinator!
We’re looking for a teammate who is passionate about working with communities to uphold civil liberties and human rights across BC and Canada. With a mandate that includes work on […]
Whose streets? Our streets!
Here are some quick tips from our 2014 Annual Report to help you safely exercise your right to protest. At the BCCLA we believe that the protest is a critical […]
BCCLA reacts to Supreme Court decision on fracking critic’s free speech claim
(le français suit) The BCCLA is concerned that the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision today in the case of Ernst v Alberta Energy Regulator is a step in the wrong […]
We’ll be giving you a call!
This is just a quick note to let you know that we’re going to be giving you a call! The BCCLA calling team is spread out all over the country, […]
Citizenship misrepresentation: Rights groups sue government over citizenship stripping
September 26, 2016 For Immediate Release OTTAWA – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) launched a legal challenge to protect the rights […]
Media advisory: Citizenship misrepresentation legal challenge
Provisions of C-24 that allow citizenship stripping for misrepresentation without a fair hearing are unconstitutional, argue legal groups (Le français suit) Attention News Editors: TOMORROW: Media are invited to a […]
BCCLA reacts to national security consultation announcement
VANCOUVER – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association reacted to the federal government’s announcement of the much anticipated national security review public consultation. Micheal Vonn, Policy Director for the […]
“Border Security” TV show finally cancelled after Privacy Commissioner rules CBSA acted illegally
“Border Security” TV show finally cancelled after Privacy Commissioner rules CBSA acted illegally CBSA treatment of undocumented migrant workers sparked public outcry and privacy complaint. VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – […]
