Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court to Fight for Democratic Accountability and Access to Justice
WHAT: BCCLA to intervene in Ontario Place Protectors v. Ontario and Attorney General of Ontario to argue that legislation that creates absolute immunity for misfeasance in public office impairs the […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Defend Prisoners’ Right to Court Review
WHAT: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Diggs v Nova Scotia Health Authority to argue that habeas corpus must be available to prisoners challenging deprivations of liberty […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court to Defend Charter Rights in Freedom of Religion Case
WHAT: BCCLA to intervene in Vabuolas v. Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia to urge Supreme Court of Canada to defend Charter rights WHEN: October 9, 2026 at 6:30 […]
Press Release: BCCLA Calls for Passage of Bill S-2 to Address Discriminatory Provisions in Indian Act
Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations (Vancouver) — The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is urging the Government of Canada to accept the Senate’s amendments to Bill […]
Scrutinizing Private Security Powers with a Civil Liberties Lens
On May 19, 2026, I attended a C̓úx̌va, a Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) washing ceremony, held for Heiltsuk citizens Richard and Dawn Wilson. This traditional healing ceremony followed the settlement of a […]
Communications, Outreach & Events Coordinator
Application deadline: September 13, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. About the Position: BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is a non‑partisan national leader with a mission to promote, defend, sustain, and extend […]
Coroner’s Inquest into Jimmie Johannesson’s Death Highlights Concerns Over RCMP Response to Wellness Checks
Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations (Vancouver, BC) — The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson, a 61-year-old Haida man, concluded yesterday, raising serious concerns about how the RCMP respond to wellness checks. Ruby Marks, Jimmie Johannesson’s sister, and the […]
Province Urged to Ensure Eligible Voters in Custody Can Participate in 2026 Local Elections
For immediate release Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations (Vancouver) — The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), and Prisoners’ Legal […]
Media Advisory: Coroner’s Inquest into Death of Jimmie Johannesson
WHAT: Coroner’s Inquest into death of Jimmie Johanneson; BCCLA media availability with Latoya Farrell, BCCLA Policy Staff Counsel, on behalf of Jimmie’s sister, Haida Elder Ruby Marks. WHEN: Monday, July […]
Coroner’s Inquest into Tatyanna Harrison’s Death Raises Serious Compliance, Accountability Concerns
Justice for Girls, BCCLA and UBCIC call for review by Ministry of Public Safety Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations / Vancouver, B.C. | July 13, 2026 […]