Migrant worker and BCCLA to file complaint against CBSA over reality show privacy violations
The BC Civil Liberties Association,  will file a complaint to the federal Privacy Commissioner on behalf of Oscar Mata Duran, a migrant worker who was deported yesterday and whose questioning by Canada […]
BC Court of Appeal to hear challenge to BC’s drinking and driving law
Vancouver – The BC Court of Appeal will hear arguments on March 18-20, 2013 in Chisholm, et al. v. British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles). The Court will consider whether […]
Hearings begin at Court of Appeal in death with dignity case
Vancouver – On Monday, March 18, 2013, the hearing of the “death with dignity” case will begin at the B.C. Court of Appeal. The court will hear arguments in the […]
BCCLA writes to CBSA President expressing concerns about reality TV camera crews accompanying its officers on enforcement actions.
It is our position that the presence of a camera crew violates the privacy rights and potentially threatens the security of these persons. It is furthermore morally repugnant to participate […]
SCC to rule on whether threat of deportation should play role in criminal sentencing
Ottawa – On Thursday, March 14, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in R. v. Pham. This case deals with the question of what factors a court […]
BCCLA writes to Chilliwack School District about distribution of religious materials in public schools
The BCCLA has written a letter to the Chilliwack School District to express concern about a policy that would allow the distribution of religious materials in public schools without parental […]
BCCLA urges Parliament to put a 24-hour limit on warrantless wiretaps
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights yesterday to demand changes to Bill C-55, which will allow emergency warrantless wiretaps […]
BCCLA reacts to report on over-incarceration of Indigenous people
Vancouver – Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted today to the report to Parliament by Canada’s correctional investigator that Indigenous people account for 23% of […]
BC Court of Appeal to rule on authority to call public hearings to investigate alleged police misconduct
Vancouver – The BC Court of Appeal will release its judgment on March 4, 2013 in Florkow and London v. Police Complaint Commissioner. This case arises from the beating of […]
Right to Die: Gloria Taylor’s family heads to Court of Appeal for death with dignity case
Vancouver – Family members of Gloria Taylor, the 64 year old Kelowna woman who died last year of ALS after a courageous legal battle to change the laws that criminalize […]
