Supreme Court of Canada to rule on use of criminal forfeiture
Ottawa – On Thursday, January 17, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Her Majesty the Queen v. Alphide Manning, a case involving the seizure of a […]
BCCLA hiring events & special projects volunteers
The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is seeking three individuals to work with the association as Events and Special Projects Interns for a four month term from February 15, 2013- […]
BCCLA calls public exclusion from Enbridge hearings “potentially unlawful”
Human rights organization asks National Energy Board to respect Supreme Court of Canada decisions and open hearings to public Vancouver – As the public hearings into the Enbridge Northern Gateway […]
The BCCLA is hiring a new lawyer!
The BCCLA is looking for a lawyer for a contract position of at least a year as Counsel or Senior Counsel with our legal department. The position starts in February […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on police jury-vetting cases
Ottawa – On Friday, December 21, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decisions in a series of cases involving police gathering information about potential jurors on behalf of […]
Commissioner’s remarks will chill public interest lawyers
The BCCLA is raising concerns that comments in the Missing Women Inquiry report could chill public interest lawyers from asking difficult questions during future public inquiries. In the Executive Summary […]
Supreme Court of Canada will render decisions on constitutionality of the definition of “terrorist activity”
Ottawa – On Friday, December 14, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decisions in a series of cases involving the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Anti-Terrorism Act. […]
BCCLA is pleased to announce new Executive Director Josh Paterson
The BCCLA has hired one of BC’s leading human and environmental rights campaign lawyers to lead the organization. Josh Paterson, former Aboriginal and Natural Resources lawyer at West Coast Environmental […]
BCCLA to argue at Supreme Court for improved access to justice
Ottawa – The BCCLA will be appearing at the Supreme Court of Canada on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, to argue in Her Majesty the Queen v. Criminal Lawyers’ Association of […]
BCCLA pleased with appointment of nine new provincial court judges
The BCCLA is pleased to note that the province has appointed nine new provincial court judges in an effort to resolve a backlog of criminal cases that threatens public confidence […]
