RELEASE: Canadian rights groups decry limited Parliamentary Committee hearings for Bill C-51, proposed major national security reforms
For immediate release Rights groups across Canada reacted with alarm and deep concern to the news that the government has brought forward a motion limiting study of Bill C-51, the […]
Avis aux médias: Des groupes de défense des droits de la personne accueillent favorablement la déclaration d’éminents Canadiens et Canadiennes demandant des mécanismes de contrôle et d’examen des activités de sécurité nationale
19 février 2015 Pour diffusion immédiate Ce matin, un groupe de 22 éminents Canadiens et Canadiennes, comprenant d’anciens premiers ministres, ministres de la Justice, solliciteurs généraux, juges de la Cour […]
RELEASE: Rights groups welcome statement from eminent Canadians calling for review and oversight of national security activities
For immediate release Today, a group of 22 eminent Canadians, comprised of former Prime Ministers, Ministers of Justice, Ministers of Public Safety, Solicitors General, Supreme Court of Canada Justices, and […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear human smuggling case
For immediate release Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in a series of cases concerning provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) relating to […]
Avis aux médias: L’ALCCB gagne sa cause historique sur la mort digne devant la Court suprême du Canada
Dans une décision d’envergure historique qui met fin à la jurisprudence établie depuis 20 ans, la Cour suprême du Canada a confirmé aujourd’hui que les Canadiennes et Canadiens ont le […]
RELEASE: BCCLA wins historic death with dignity case at Supreme Court of Canada
In an historic blockbuster decision that breaks with a 20-year-old legal precedent, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed today that Canadians have the constitutional right to choose medical assistance […]
Reasons to worry about the new, unnecessary anti-terror bill
On Friday, the federal government introduced Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act 2015, which will dramatically expand the powers of Canada’s national security agencies and violate the rights of Canadians […]
Solitary confinement on trial
A guest blog by Lisa Kerr A version of this blog appeared in The National Post. A new day has come in the fight to end excessive forms of prisoner […]
Rights groups sue federal government over solitary confinement in Canadian prisons
Long-term solitary confinement is cruel and unusual punishment, torture, lawyers say For immediate release Vancouver – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (“BCCLA”) and the John Howard Society of […]
Media Advisory: Major announcement on Canada’s prison practices by BCCLA and John Howard Society
Vancouver, British Columbia Attention News Editors: National and local media are invited to a press conference hosted by the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the John Howard Society of […]
