BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court of Canada Rules Law Abolishing Peremptory Challenges is Constitutional Â
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed that the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the law abolishing peremptory challenges […]
BCCLA celebrates important legal victory upholding freedom of expression for frontline healthcare workers
For immediate release October 7, 2020 – The BC Civil Liberties Association (“BCCLA”) is celebrating a significant legal victory in a Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision upholding a Saskatchewan nurses’ […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Fight for Jury Diversity Â
What: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in case of R. v. Chouhan to argue for jury diversity When: October 7, 2020 at 9:30 am EST / 6:30 […]
Media Advisory:Â Civil liberties watchdog at Supreme Court of Canada to argue for balancing open court principle with privacy rights
What: BCCLA appearing at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in case of Estate of Bernard and Honey Sherman v. Kevin Donovan to argue for balancing open court principle with protection of privacy […]
Delegation Appearing at Vancouver Police Board to Demand Ban on Police Street Checks; Over Ninety Organizations Call for Street Check Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2020, (XĘ·məθkĘ·É™yĚ“É™m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wĂş7mesh (Squamish) and sÉ™lilwÉ™taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C – A coalition of organizations are appearing remotely as a Delegation at the Vancouver Police Board […]
Civil Liberties organization goes to court against Alberta legislation giving government sweeping new powers without legislative oversight
For immediate release Calgary, AB: Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) announces that it is applying to intervene before the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in a case challenging […]
BCCLA celebrates Supreme Court decisions protecting victims of legal intimidation subjected to SLAPP suits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA: In an important victory for free speech rights, the Supreme Court of Canada today issued strong rulings supporting the broad scope of Ontario’s anti-SLAPP suit law. […]
Civil Liberties and Indigenous Rights Groups Call on CRCC to Immediately Take Conduct of Investigation into Wet’suwet’en Land Defender’s Police Complaint
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER/ (XĘ·məθkĘ·É™yĚ“É™m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wĂş7mesh (Squamish) and sÉ™lĚ“ilwÉ™taʔɬ/selĚ“Ălwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories, August 27, 2020 – BC Civil Liberties Association and Union of BC Indian Chiefs are calling on the […]
Important win for access to justice: BC Court of Appeal denies the BC government’s attempt to slam courthouse doors on disability rights case
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) welcomes the decision released today in Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) v. Attorney General of […]
Press Release: Rights Groups Call for Names of VPD Officers Engaged in Misconduct during Street Check Review Ride-Alongs
August 6, 2020, (XĘ·məθkĘ·É™yĚ“É™m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wĂş7mesh (Squamish) and sÉ™lĚ“ilwÉ™taʔɬ/selĚ“Ălwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/ Vancouver, BC) – BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), and Hogan’s Alley Society are releasing […]
