Dear BCCLA members and friends, Normally, my walk to work takes me through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Chinatown – some of our city’s busiest and most vibrant neighbourhoods. Now, like so many of you, I am working remotely from home. … Read More
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Our new Communications and Development Volunteers!
Posted onJoin us in welcoming our Winter 2020 Communications and Development volunteers. Zoe and Joeveen will be supporting our work in outreach, fundraising, and events. We are very excited to have them on the BCCLA team! Joeveen is a graduate from … Read More
“CBSA is Not a Fair or Accountable Agency”:Why We Need Canada Border Services Agency Oversight
Posted onCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers have vast powers of arrest, detention, search and seizure, and questioning of travellers. Enforcing Canadian customs and immigration laws, CBSA has even wider powers than police agencies. One of the most significant of these … Read More
A Thank You Message from Harsha Walia, BCCLA Executive Director
Posted onDo corporations have the right to be free from cruelty?
Posted onToday, the BCCLA is heading to the Supreme Court of Canada to argue in a significant appeal about corporations and the Charter. This appeal will determine whether corporations can benefit from the protection against cruel and unusual treatment or punishment … Read More
Urgent: Can you help us protect the right to die with dignity?
Posted onThe federal government announced this week that it will make changes to Canada’s law on medical assistance in dying (MAID). It has just launched a consultation process and we need your help to make our voices heard. Today, Julia Lamb … Read More
We’re hiring a Director of People and Operations!
Posted onThe BCCLA is seeking a Director of People and Operations (maternity leave coverage) to ensure that the BCCLA carries out its mandate and operates effectively. We’re looking for an experienced manager with skills in human resources and finance who’s ready … Read More
Open Letter from the BCCLA on the Injunction Granted to Coastal GasLink
Posted onThe BCCLA is highly concerned about the developing situation in Wet’suwet’en territories. On December 31st the B.C. Supreme Court granted an injunction and enforcement order to Coastal GasLink for their natural gas pipeline project on Wet’suwet’en territory in Northern British … Read More
BCCLA Welcomes New Executive Director
Posted onAs you know, for the last several months, the BCCLA has been searching for a new Executive Director. After an extensive process I am very happy to announce BCCLA’s next Executive Director: Harsha Walia. Harsha has always been known to … Read More
