BCCLA congratulates RCMP, VPD and OPCC for MacGyver-like oversight
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is congratulating the RCMP, Vancouver Police and the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner for pulling together an informal review process in relation to the […]
“Fair representation” reform anything but, says BCCLA
The BCCLA has joined with other groups and individuals critical of the federal government‟s long-awaited Fair Representation Act. The government announced the bill on October 27, 2011 as helping “move […]
The BC Civil Liberties Association Clarifies its Position on “Occupy Vancouver”
The BCCLA’s position on “Occupy Vancouver” has been clear, notwithstanding misrepresentations of it in certain reporting on our recent press release: http://www.bccla.org/pressreleases/11Occupy.html 1) The BCCLA calls on the City of […]
BCCLA Calls on City to Celebrate Free Speech Use on Public Property
The City of Vancouver can lead the world in showing respect for freedom of expression and assembly by how it treats the “Occupy” global protest movement, says the BC Civil […]
Unprecedented gathering of civil liberties groups scheduled for Calgary
Civil liberties groups from across Canada are gathering for the first time in more than forty years to respond to what they call unprecedented threats to rights and freedoms. The […]
BCCLA Applauds Appeal Court Decision to Strike Down Third Party Election Gag Law
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is pleased that the B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed the B.C. government’s appeal of a finding that the provisions of Bill 42 relating […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on internet and free speech
Ottawa – On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its judgment in Crookes v. Newton, SCC 33412. At issue is whether hyperlinking to defamatory material […]
BC Court of Appeal to rule on election campaign advertising restrictions
Vancouver – On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, the BC Court of Appeal will release its judgment in British Columbia Teachers’ Federation v. British Columbia (Attorney General). At issue is the […]
The United Nations Documents Widespread Torture in Afghan Jails: Canada must convene a public inquiry into the Afghan prisoner scandal
BCCLA & Amnesty International The report of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, released yesterday, documenting widespread torture in Afghan detention facilities, and the earlier NATO decision, announced on […]
BCCLA and Amnesty International pull out of Inquiry hearings
Two of Canada‟s leading human rights organizations have joined the growing list of groups who will not participate in the Missing Women Inquiry hearings. Today, Amnesty International Canada and the […]