BCCLA opposes Quebec proposal to ban religious symbols
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is announcing its opposition to the Quebec government’s proposal to create a “values charter” that would ban public sector workers from wearing many kinds […]
Privacy groups pan government’s proposed ID Card ‘consultation’
BC Government literally won’t take no for an answer VANCOUVER–The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) are calling on the BC […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on case concerning the ability of the courts to order payment for court experts
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Thursday, August 1, 2013 in Her Majesty the Queen v. Criminal Lawyers’ Association of Ontario, et al. This […]
BCCLA reacts to announcement by premiers of support for national missing and murdered women inquiry
VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association reacted today to the announcement that provincial and territorial premiers backed the creation of a national commission of inquiry […]
BCCLA reacts to adjournment of sentencing hearing for RCMP officer found guilty in shooting of Bill Gillespie
Duncan, BC – The two-day sentencing hearing that was set to begin yesterday for RCMP Constable David Pompeo – the officer who shot unarmed Bill Gillespie in Chemainus in September […]
Sentencing hearing today for RCMP officer found guilty in shooting of Bill Gillespie
Duncan, BC – The sentencing hearing for RCMP Constable David Pompeo – the officer who shot unarmed Bill Gillespie in Chemainus in September 2009 – gets underway today in Duncan. […]
BCCLA supports call for justice for “Lost Canadians”
VANCOUVER – A lawsuit brought by Jacqueline Scott to obtain recognition as a Canadian citizen will be heard today by the Federal Court. Ms. Scott is the daughter of a […]
Community and advocacy groups object to stalling by Province since conclusion of Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
The BCCLA and its partners in an informal coalition of 20 community and advocacy groups have written to the government in response to the recent announcement by former Attorney General […]
BCCLA Seeks Development Manager – Job Posting
The BC Civil Liberties Association is one of Canada’s leading social and democratic justice NGOs. With a mandate that includes work on police accountability, government transparency, drug policy reform, human […]
BCCLA and international coalition of privacy advocates issue “The Washington Statement”, calling on the European Union to increase data protection
In response to revelations regarding PRISM and related surveillance programs, privacy advocates from the United States, Canada and Europe have issued a consensus statement calling on the European Union to […]
