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The BCCLA is vocal and active in the landscape of social justice, equity, and reform. We are committed to sharing relevant and timely news about the cases we’re involved in by providing expert commentary. Stay informed by connecting with the voices of our community. 

FEATURED COMMENTARY

Canada’s Mass Incarceration of Indigenous Peoples – Part 1

Written by Safiyya Ahmad While the BCCLA works towards systemic change in the criminal legal...

Bill C-5: Canada’s Failure to Address the Mass Incarceration of Indigenous Peoples – Part 2

The BCCLA continues to fight against the mass incarceration of Indigenous Peoples by the Canadian...

The Arrest Handbook Series: Heavily Policed Communities

What do we mean when we say Heavily Policed Communities? It’s a reality that some...

Pulling Back the Curtain on Canada’s Mass Surveillance Programs – Part Two: The CSE Secret Spying Archive

Read Part 1: Pulling Back the Curtain on Canada’s Mass Surveillance Programs – Part One:...

The Arrest Handbook Series: Privacy, Phones, Protest & Police

When The Arrest Handbook was last updated in 2012, smartphones were still relatively new: the...