Press Release: BCCLA celebrates decision from Saskatchewan that courts do have a say if use of the notwithstanding clause violates Charter rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Regina, SK / Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories: the traditional lands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda peoples, and Michif/Métis Nations – The BC Civil Liberties […]
PRESS RELEASE: BCCLA granted status in Air Canada racial discrimination case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has been granted leave to intervene as an Interested Person in the […]
Press Release: BCCLA disappointed in decision to uphold harmful sex work laws at Supreme Court of Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (unceded Anishinabe Algonquin Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to uphold two parts of […]
Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Protections for Youth in Sentencing
Ottawa, ON (unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg traditional territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) celebrates today’s decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada in R v IM and R v […]
BC Civil Liberties Association 2024 Annual Report
Throughout 2024, BCCLA persisted in our fight to protect hard-won rights and freedoms that are increasingly under threat. BCCLA’s 2024 Annual Report shares highlights of our litigation, law reform, and […]
Press Release: Judge Rejects RCMP Officer’s Charter Challenge in Dale Culver Case
Judge Rejects RCMP Officer’s Charter Challenge in Dale Culver Case His Family’s Long Fight for Justice Moves Forward Prince George, BC / unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First […]
Press Release: Calls Grow for Withdrawal of BC’s Controversial Infrastructure Projects Act
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is urging Premier David Eby, Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma, and the BC NDP Government […]
Press Release: Civil Rights Group Defends Lawyer-Client Privilege at Supreme Court of Canada
For Immediate Release Ottawa, ON (unceded Anishinabe Algonquin Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is intervening at the Supreme Court of Canada today in R. v. Fox. This […]
Remembering Harry Critchley
Staff at the BC Civil Liberties Association were shocked to hear about the recent passing of Harry Critchley. We grieve for his family, friends, and all of humanity. In times […]
Media Advisory: Access to Justice for Incarcerated People at stake in Supreme Court of Canada case
WHAT: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Dorsey v. Attorney General of Canada WHEN: May 13, 2025, at 9:30 am EST/ 6:30 am PST WHERE: Supreme Court of Canada Ottawa, […]