Open Letter from the BCCLA on the Injunction Granted to Coastal GasLink
The 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 […]
BCCLA Welcomes New Executive Director
As 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 […]
Thank you to our Fall 2019 Communications and Development Volunteers!
Please join us in thanking our Fall 2019 Communications and Development volunteers! The BCCLA team is very grateful for their support over the past few months. Thanks Annie and […]
Welcome to our New Staff!
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new team members! Veronica Martisius, Articling Student Veronica joined the BCCLA team in September 2019, after completing her JD at […]
Five Reasons Why the Community Safety Act Should Never Come to Life in BC
The BC government passed the Community Safety Act in 2013 but it has never taken effect. The BC government recently reintroduced this troublesome Act by passing the Community Safety Amendment […]
We’re hiring! Join us as our new Policy Director.
The BCCLA is seeking a Policy Director to direct and develop the policy work of the association. Working with the Executive Director, the Policy Director will provide leadership, management, and […]
Belonging in BC: Giving Permanent Residents the Right to Vote
Permanent Residents share much in common with citizens. They live, work, play, study, pay taxes, send their kids to schools, have access to healthcare coverage, and are protected by the […]
Welcome New Staff!
Over the summer we’ve been fortunate to welcome a talented group of new staff to continue to strengthen our litigation, community law, and operational support capacities. Please join us in […]
Press Release: BCCLA supports expansion of voting rights in UBCM vote next week
VANCOUVER — xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) & səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories – Next week at the 2019 Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), councillors and mayors from across the […]
RELEASE: B.C. Supreme Court adjourns B.C. Civil Liberties Association’s assisted dying case
Woman with degenerative, chronic illness eligible for MAID, says government expert VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, Julia Lamb and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association announce that they have adjourned their […]
