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 — xĘ·məθkĘ·É™yĚ“É™m (Musqueam), SkwxwĂş7mesh (Squamish) & sÉ™lilĚ“wÉ™taʔɬ (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 […]
We’re hiring! Join us as our new Executive Director.
The BCCLA is seeking someone to take on a key leadership role in one of the most vibrant and visible advocacy groups in the country as our new Executive Director […]
We’re hiring! Join us as our 2020 Summer Law Students!
The BCCLA is seeking summer law students who are passionate about working to uphold civil liberties and human rights across BC and Canada. The full-time role offers an opportunity to […]
We’re hiring a Supporter Engagement and Development Manager!
The BCCLA is seeking a Supporter Engagement and Development Manager who is passionate about using their skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The full-time role requires […]
Farewell Message (sort of) from Micheal Vonn
After more than 15 years as the Policy Director of the BCCLA, I am leaving for a new opportunity. I have found the work of the BCCLA to be so […]