A Welcome Message from Joanne Macri, BCCLA Executive Director
I am humbled and honoured to join the BC Civil Liberties Association in its seventh decade. Over its dedicated history, the BCCLA, together with community partners and supporters, has achieved […]
BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court of Canada provides guidance on the limits of undercover police investigations in online spaces
Ottawa, ON (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory): The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision yesterday in the joint appeals of Dare, Haniffa, Ramelson, and Jaffer v His Majesty the King. […]
New BCCLA Staff
Join us in welcoming the new members of BCCLA team. Vibert and Ga will be joining us as our new Litigation director and Litigation Staff counsel. We are very excited […]
BCCLA, Pivot Legal Society, #Justice for Jared, The Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the family of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson Announce Calls to Action five months after Surrey RCMP Fatality
(Unceded territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Stz’uminus, Sto:lo, and Tsawwassen First Nations/Surrey, B.C.) A coalition of advocates is coming together today to mark the 5-month anniversary of Jimmie […]
Civil Liberties Group Files Joint Complaint Against RCMP Community-Industry Response Group for Behaviour and Unlawful Arrests During Raid of Argenta Protest Area
Argenta, BC (Sinixt / Ktunaxa Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and six other groups have submitted a joint policy complaint against the RMCP’s Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG) […]
New Board President & VP Announcement
We are writing to you as the new President and Vice President of the BC Civil Liberties Association. We were honoured to accept the Board’s nomination as President (Karen Mirsky) […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Fight Mandatory Minimum Sentences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WHAT: BC Civil Liberties Association at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Jesse Dallas Hills v. Her Majesty the Queen and Her Majesty the Queen v. Ocean William Storm […]
Human Rights: Change Through Collaboration
We have always fought to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms, but we never do this work alone. From coalition work and joint advocacy, to lending our perspectives in challenges […]
Welcome our new Communications and Development Volunteers!
Join us in welcoming the new members of BCCLA team. Amy and Melissa will support us in virtual engagement, outreach, and event planning. We are very excited to have them […]
An Announcement from the BCCLA’s new President and Vice President
Dear friends and supporters, We are writing to you as the new, incoming President and Vice President of the BC Civil Liberties Association. This may come as news to some […]