Welcome our 2019 Summer Volunteers
Natalie Giasson Gala Fundraising volunteer Natalie is a third year student at Capilano University, where she is completing a Bachelor of Legal Studies. This year, she is BCCLA’s Gala Fundraising […]
Announcing the BCCLA’s Strategic Plan: 2020 – 2025
Our supporters know that the BCCLA has had a very busy and successful year, which builds on a very busy and successful past few years. These successes and this work […]
Welcome our 2019 Summer Law Students!
Please extend a warm welcome to our Summer Law Students: Gaëlle Groux and Rebecca Ward! We are very excited to have them join our team this summer. Gaëlle Groux Gaëlle […]
BCCLA statement on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
On this day, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, BCCLA commemorates and pledges to continue the fight against the oppression of LGBTQI+ identity, and to promote genuine equality […]
The Good News about Old News: De-Indexing Helps Individuals and Preserves Access
This is an ethical dilemma for Edmonds, who is a “firm believer in second chances and giving people the opportunity to reintegrate.” Given understandable empathy and concern for the individuals […]
We’re hiring a litigator!
The BCCLA is seeking a litigation lawyer who is passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The Litigation Staff Counsel will develop […]
BCCLA REACTS: Supreme Court upholds expat voters’ rights
Friday, January 11, 2019 For immediate release OTTAWA – Today, January 11, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Frank and Duong v. Canada (Attorney General), a […]
A Decade’s Ordeal: The Case of Dr. Hassan Diab and the Need for Reform in Canada’s Extradition Law
As I write this, we await the decision of France’s Court of Appeal, which is set to determine whether legal ordeal that has upended the lives of Dr. Hassan Diab, […]
Why Proportional Representation
The BCCLA believes how Canada’s democracy functions has everything to do with civil liberties. One of the bedrock principles of the BCCLA is the idea that, within the political system […]
The fight to end indefinite solitary confinement continues
On November 13th and 14th, BCCLA was at the BC Court of Appeal to defend our case on behalf of the many prisoners subject to the systemic injustice of Canada’s […]