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An important victory in an important case south of the border last week – a federal court in Oregon struck down the US government’s redress procedure for challenging inclusion on […]
One Year Later: Global Analysis of the Snowden Revelations
As the old gag starts out, “Well, I got good news and I’ve got bad news”. The good news is that lots and lots has happened as a result of […]
Meet our 2014 Liberty Award Winners!
On June 19 the BCCLA honours exceptional contributions to human rights and civil liberties. Take part in our biggest celebration of the year, join us!
Justice for Deepan Budlakoti
VANCOUVER – On Wednesday, May 14th, the BCCLA along with No One Is Illegal-Coast Salish Territories hosted Deepan Budlakoti, an ordinary young man from Ottawa who is facing some extraordinary […]
Challenging Misinformation: Canadian Citizenship Law Explained
The BCCLA is grateful to the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, which wrote the original piece that we have adapted below. On February 6, 2014, the federal government tabled Bill C-24, introducing […]
A Guide to Plato’s Republic: the Writing and Speeches of Bob Rowan
A GUIDE TO PLATO’S REPUBLIC  R. J. Rowan Department of Philosophy University of British Columbia 1975 Introduction With Plato we are back at the beginning. Rarely, perhaps never, has […]
Privacy Experts Offer Proposals to Rein in Mass Surveillance in Canada
Over 35 leading academics and 19 organizations sign on in support of the Ottawa Statement on Mass Surveillance, which sets out what needs to be done to protect Canadians from […]
Celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. On this important day, the BCCLA is writing to the Senate of Canada to ask for the senators’ support of Bill […]
Volunteer with Us! Positions Open Now!
We’re looking for volunteers in communications and fundraising! Gain valuable experience, hang out with our team, and support human rights and civil liberties!
Is Canada’s Government Keeping a File on You? Our New ATIP Resource Can Help You Find Out!
The Access to Information Act allows individuals and groups to access information held by federal government bodies, but preparing an Access to Information (ATI) request and the follow-up process can be confusing.
