BCCLA reacts to revelations of CBSA deaths in custody
VANCOUVER – Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted today to reports that at least nine individuals have died in the custody of the Canada Border […]
Rights Group Celebrate Equality and Rights Protection as True Values of Canadian Citizenship
As Citizenship Week draws to a close, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) join countless Canadians in celebrating Canada’s commitment to equality […]
DEATH WITH DIGNITY: B.C. Civil Liberties Association takes on federal government over assisted dying
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will argue its landmark death with dignity case before Canada’s highest court, the […]
Media Advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association, plaintiffs and family of Gloria Taylor head to Supreme Court of Canada in landmark assisted dying case
Supporters of case speak out for compassion and choice at the end of life OTTAWA, ONTARIO (October 13, 2014) – Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 11 AM the BC […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule on right to a civil remedy for torture victims
October 9, 2014 For immediate release Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Friday, October 10, 2014 in The Estate of Zahra Kazemi et al. […]
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Costs Too Much
September 8, 2014 For immediate release (VANCOUVER) – A new report released today by the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) shows that mandatory minimum sentencing fails to reduce crime […]
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Meet our 2014 Liberty Award Winners!
On June 19 the BCCLA honours exceptional contributions to human rights and civil liberties. Take part in our biggest celebration of the year, join us!
Announcing our 2014 Liberty Award Winners!
Visit our awards winners page The BC Civil Liberties Association is pleased to announce the 2014 Liberty Awards honorees. The Liberty Award recipients will be honored at the BC Civil […]
BCCLA reacts to Bill C36, new sex work legislation
This week, the federal government made public The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, a bill drafted in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canada v. Bedford. […]