BCCLA v CSIS
In 2014, the BCCLA filed complaints against the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (‘CSIS’) and the RCMP for spying on the activities of peaceful community groups and activists concerned about the […]
Revell v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
On February 2, 2017, the BCCLA was granted leave to intervene in Revell v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The case considers the scope of protections available under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to long-term permanent residents facing […]
Challenging second-class citizenship
The BCCLA and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) are currently pursuing two separate court cases challenging the changes made to Canada’s Citizenship Act by Bill C-24. BCCLA, CARL and […]
Google Inc. v. Equustek Solutions Inc.
On December 6, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear oral arguments in Google Inc. v. Equustek Solutions Inc., a case questioning the authority of Canadian courts to impose […]
Ktunaxa Nation v. Minister of Forests
On 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 resort development on lands […]
R. v. Anthony-Cook
This case concerns when a sentencing judge may deviate from a joint sentencing submission agreed to by both the Crown and the defence. The case arose out of a tragic […]
BCCLA and CARL v. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
On September 26, 2016, the BCCLA and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) launched a legal challenge to protect the rights of Canadians facing revocation of their Canadian citizenship due […]
Lamb v. Canada Case Documents
On June 27, 2016, the BCCLA filed a constitutional challenge to the new assisted dying law (Bill C-14), a restrictive federal law that violates the rights of suffering Canadians. The […]
Lamb v. Canada- The Death with Dignity case continues
Jessica Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator
This case concerns whether a provincial government can pass legislation making itself immune from claims for damages under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The BCCLA is intervening at […]
