Breaking down Quebec’s niqab ban and the continuing marginalization of Muslim women
On Wednesday October 18, 2017, the Quebec National Assembly passed Bill 62, formally titled “An Act to foster adherence to State religious neutrality and, in particular, to provide a framework […]
Latest: Canadians (and US visa holders in Canada) and the US Travel Ban
UPDATE: September 26, 2017 – New travel ban restrictions On Sunday September 24th, President Trump issued a new executive order banning almost all travel to the United States (“US”) from […]
Walking for Reconciliation: Breathing life into our commitment
On Sunday, September 24 2017, the BCCLA and our supporters joined tens of thousands of people in the 2017 Walk for Reconciliation, hosted by Reconciliation Canada, on the traditional and […]
Welcome to our new staff!
Please extend a huge welcome to our new staff members Dylan Mazur, Iman Baobeid, and Amrit Bhangoo!
In Loving Memory of Robyn Moro
January 28, 1949 – August 31, 2017 “Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” – Cornel West Dear Robyn, Thank you for your courage. You […]
Speak Back Against Racism and Islamophobia
This weekend a horrific attack by a white nationalist during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, left one anti-racist counter-protestor dead and 19 injured. Across the border, we cannot […]
Timeline: Solitary Confinement Trial
Day 1: July 4, 2017 – Opening Arguments in Solitary Confinement Trial Day 2: July 5, 2017 – Testimony from Glenn Patterson, former Indigenous cultural advisor; and Rob Roy, whose […]
Welcome to Our Summer Legal Interns!
Please extend a warm welcome to our Summer Legal Interns: Salman, Arash, Victoria, and Jeremy! We are very excited to have them on board with us this summer. Learn more […]
Rights at the Border – still more…
Summer is finally here! Like many Canadians, a few of us at the BCCLA are planning vacations south of the border this season. Despite the holidays and sunshine, crossing the […]
We’re hiring! Join our team as our next Outreach and Communications Coordinator!
We’re looking for a teammate who is passionate about working with communities to uphold civil liberties and human rights across BC and Canada. With a mandate that includes work on […]
