Media Advisory: BCCLA to Question Witnesses on Civil Asset Forfeiture at Cullen Commission
WHAT: BCCLA at the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC hearings on civil asset forfeiture WHEN: December 14-18, 2020 9:30 am – 1:30 pm PST (except December 17th, 2020, […]
In Memory of Joseph J. Arvay (1949 – 2020)
The BCCLA is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Joe Arvay, O.C., O.B.C., Q.C. Joe was a tireless and brilliant advocate, fighting for justice throughout his legal career. […]
PRESS RELEASE: RCMP Commissioner Sued by Civil Liberties Group for Preventing Release of Watchdog Report into Police Spying
For Immediate Release (le français suit) November 10, 2020 – Ottawa, ON (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory) – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) announces it is launching a lawsuit […]
Press Release: Prisoner Challenges Law that Authorizes Extreme Form of Solitary Confinement
For Immediate Release Halifax, Nova Scotia (November 9, 2020): Lisa Adams, a mother from New Brunswick, is in Court on Monday to challenge a law that saw her held unlawfully for […]
Press release: Supreme Court Rules Corporations Do Not Have a Constitutional Right to Be Free from Cruelty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2020 OTTAWA (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory): Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is celebrating a significant victory for human rights at the Supreme Court […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Fight for Youth Right to Appeal
What: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in C.P. v. Her Majesty the Queen to fight for youth right to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada in criminal […]
Rights Groups File Complaint Against Sitting Judge Accused of Meddling in UofT Hiring, Cite Anti-Palestinian Racism
For Immediate Release The Arab Canadian Lawyers Association (ACLA), Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) and the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) have filed a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council regarding […]
Media Advisory: Civil Liberties Group to Argue that Money Laundering Inquiry Must Consider Civil Liberties and Human Rights
WHAT: BCCLA at Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC WHEN: October 26, 2020, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm PT WHERE: Hearings will take place via videoconferencing. A livestream of the […]
Press Release: Father of Police Shooting Calls on Provincial Party Leaders to Prioritize Immediate Police Reform
For Immediate Release October 21, 2020, (xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC – Ten years after the death of his 22-year old son, father […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Alberta Court of Appeal to Protect Benefits for Young Adults Leaving Government Care
What: BCCLA at Alberta Court of Appeal to intervene in A.C. and J.F. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta to protect benefits for young adults leaving government […]
