Canada 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
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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
Thank you to our Fall 2019 Communications and Development Volunteers!
Posted onWelcome to our New Staff!
Posted onPlease 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 the University of Victoria. She was born and raised in … Read More
Five Reasons Why the Community Safety Act Should Never Come to Life in BC
Posted onThe 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 Act (Bill 13), which received Royal Assent on October 31st, 2019. … Read More
