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 […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule in RCMP union case
For immediate release Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Friday, January 16, 2015, in Mounted Police Association of Ontario v. Attorney General of Canada. […]
2014 in Review: A Year of Victories and Transformation
Thanks to you the BC Civil Liberties Association has made incredible gains in 2014. Because of your support, we’ve been able to sustain and expand our work for human rights and […]
Day 3 in Bangkok: On The True North Strong and (Not Always) Free
The BCCLA has been invited by the United Nations to a special meeting of experts, held in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the treatment of the rights of communities and […]
Day 2 in Bangkok: More Mining, More Problems (For Free Assembly & Expression)
The BCCLA has been invited by the United Nations to a special meeting of experts, held in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the treatment of the rights of communities and demonstrators […]
Making Privacy Meaningful in a Digital Age
By Kassie Seaby, University of Ottawa Law Student and BCCLA Volunteer, and Raji Mangat, BCCLA Counsel It is beyond trite to say that we live in a digital age. For […]
