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 […]
Public speaks out against border reality TV show
BCCLA delivers over 1400 forms filled out by individuals refusing permission to be filmed to CBSA, Shaw TV and show producers VANCOUVER – In less than a month, over fourteen […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on case of Libyan dissident who was denied permanent residency
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Muhsen Ahemed Ramadan Agraira v. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Mushen […]
BCCLA argues prostitution laws must be struck down to protect vulnerable women
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing arguments on June 13, 2013 in Attorney General of Canada, et al. v. Terri Jean Bedford, et al. Terri Jean […]
BCCLA responds to the release of new regulations for medical marijuana
Vancouver – The BCCLA responded to the release of government’s new regulations for medical marijuana which prevent patients from growing their own medication and restrict them to buying their medication […]
Supreme Court of Canada to hear case concerning free expression at a picket line
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing arguments on June 11, 2013 in Information and Privacy Commissioner, et al. v. United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401, […]
BCCLA seeks Legal Administrative Assistant
The BC Civil Liberties Association has an opening for a full-time junior to intermediate legal administrative assistant to work primarily with the litigation department at the Association’s office in Vancouver, […]
BORDERS NOT FOR REALITY TV: BCCLA to challenge Canadian authorities over reality TV filming at border
BCCLA launches on-line form for travelers to refuse consent for reality TV filming when crossing the border Watchdog makes public call for travelers whose privacy rights have been violated; intends […]
Reality TV at the border – BCCLA to launch public callout for travellers filmed without consent at border
Vancouver – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. to make a public call for individuals who have […]
BCCLA settles solitary confinement lawsuit against federal government
Vancouver: The B.C. Civil Liberties Association announced today that it has settled a lawsuit against the Government of Canada that the BCCLA filed on behalf of BobbyLee Worm, a 26 […]