We’re hiring: defend civil liberties and human rights as our new Community Lawyer
[POSTING IS CLOSED – WE HAVE HIRED FOR THIS POSITION] Are you the next member of the BCCLA team? We’re looking for a lawyer who is passionate about working with […]
BCCLA reacts to Supreme Court’s decision on BC’s election gag law
For immediate release Ottawa, ON – The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified today that the freedom of expression rights of individuals engaged in political expression during an election campaign […]
Cour suprême : Litige des Premières Nations au sujet de la station de ski – l’ALCCB affirme que le gouvernement de la C.-B. ne peut pas ignorer la liberté de religion
Pour publication immédiate OTTAWA – Demain, le 1er décembre 2016, la Cour suprême du Canada entendra les plaidoiries relativement à la Nation Ktunaxa c. le ministère des Forêts, un […]
Supreme Court: First Nation ski resort dispute – BCCLA argues freedom of religion cannot be ignored by BC government
For immediate release OTTAWA – Tomorrow, December 1, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear oral arguments in Ktunaxa Nation v. Minister of Forests, a case concerning a proposed ski […]
Media Release: Coroner’s inquest begins into death in solitary confinement
July 18, 2016 For immediate release Burnaby, BC—A coroner’s inquest begins today into the death of Christopher Robert Roy, who committed suicide in his prison cell after spending two months […]
Media Advisory: Assisted dying plaintiffs to react to legislation
For immediate release (le français suit) (Vancouver, 14 April, 2016) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), plaintiff organization in the assisted dying case at the Supreme Court of Canada, […]
Communiqué: Aide médicale mourir à mourir– Des plaignants devant les tribunaux contestent et critiquent le projet de loi
(Vancouver, 14 Avril 2016) – L’Association des libertés civiles de la Colombie-Britannique (ALCCB) a réagi ce matin au projet de loi sur l’aide à mourir proposé par le gouvernement fédéral. […]
Media release: Assisted Dying – Plaintiffs in court challenge criticize legislation
For immediate release (Vancouver, April 14, 2016) – The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) reacted this morning to the bill on assisted dying proposed by the federal government. Josh […]
Media Release: Parties Argue for Disclosure of Documents About “Stringray” Surveillance Devices
Submissions to B.C. Information & Privacy Commissioner Inquiry call for Accountability for use of Mass Surveillance Tools Vancouver, BC (March 24, 2016) – The B.C. Office of the Information and […]
Canadian assisted suicide advocates hope for clear ruling
By Canadian Press/Beacon News Published May 19, 2014 Canadian assisted suicide advocates hope for clear ruling A B.C. civil liberties group has filed their written argument against an appeal […]
