New book tackles controversies concerning freedom of speech in Canada
Calgary, AB—A new book, including a chapter by the BCCLA’s Policy Director Micheal Vonn, that aims to promote discussion and careful examination of free speech and the limitations we put […]
BC Civil Liberties Launches Patient Rights Resources on HIV Testing
Today the BC Civil Liberties Association is launching two new guides on patient rights in the context of HIV testing. The tremendous benefits of new treatment options for HIV have fostered […]
Press Conference to Launch New BC Civil Liberties’ Resources on HIV Testing and Patient Rights
Vancouver – On Thursday, September 27, 2012, the BC Civil Liberties Association will hold a press conference announcing the launch of their resources aimed at understanding patients’ rights in the […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on protection of open court principle and free expression
Ottawa – On Thursday, September 27, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decision in A.B. v. Bragg. The BCCLA is an intervener in the case. A.B. is […]
Elected officials must defend women’s rights to autonomy
The BCCLA is urging elected federal officials to vote against Motion 312, the motion which proposes to re-open a debate within the House of Commons about a woman’s right to […]
BCCLA asks Translink to investigate free expression issue, again
The BCCLA has written to ask Translink and the Transit Police to investigate allegations that the transit system has again infringed on basic free expression rights. A group of political […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on access to justice
Ottawa – On Friday, September 21, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Downtown Eastside Sex Workers United Against Violence Society (SWUAV), […]
Survivors of police use of force to meet in Vancouver
A group of families and friends of individuals seriously injured or killed by police will be meeting in Vancouver to discuss the formation of a new advocacy group. The group […]
BCCLA action gains media equal access to Terrace RCMP releases
The BCCLA has been notified by the TerraceDaily.ca that the RCMP in Terrace are now equitably posting press releases on the provincial RCMP website following action by the BCCLA. Previously, […]
BCCLA provides submission to Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission
The BCCLA has provided a written submission to Canada’s Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission emphasizing the importance of voter parity, namely that one vote has roughly the same amount of relative […]
