Please 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
Features Blog
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
We’re hiring! Join us as our new Policy Director.
Posted onThe 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 mentorship to the Policy team; advocating on behalf of the … Read More
Belonging in BC: Giving Permanent Residents the Right to Vote
Posted onPermanent 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 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. According to the 2016 … Read More
Welcome New Staff!
Posted onOver 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 extending a warm welcome to our new team members! Megan … Read More
We’re hiring! Join us as our new Executive Director.
Posted onThe 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 (ED). The ED will develop organizational strategy, sound practices, and … Read More
We’re hiring! Join us as our 2020 Summer Law Students!
Posted onThe 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 be closely involved with BCCLA’s public interest advocacy work. Students … Read More
We’re hiring a Supporter Engagement and Development Manager!
Posted onThe 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 a talented project manager who is ready to lead BCCLA’s … Read More
Farewell Message (sort of) from Micheal Vonn
Posted onAfter 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 immensely fulfilling, that it has been difficult to imagine even … Read More
A farewell message from our Executive Director, and new beginnings
Posted onDear friends and supporters of the BCCLA, This is a strange message to write. I feel both sadness and excitement for what lies ahead. After nearly seven years at the BCCLA, I will be stepping down as Executive Director in … Read More