A lifetime of suspicion
Yet another story has emerged in the wake of the recent WikiLeaks disclosures illustrating how Canada shares intelligence on Canadian citizens and residents with the United States. In today’s Globe […]
BCCLA asks AG whether people on reserve excluded from jury lists
The BCCLA is asking B.C.’s Attorney General to investigate whether or not current Sheriff policy is excluding on-reserve aboriginal communities from the jury pool. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada stopped […]
The potential negative consequences cannot be overstated
Last week, Jim Bronskill with the Canadian Press reported on the findings in an annual review conducted by the CSIS inspector general, which he obtained via the Access to Information […]
Missing Women Inquiry participant groups to respond to funding decision
The BCCLA will join grassroots downtown eastside groups at a press conference Wednesday to announce the formal response of community groups to the refusal of the Attorney General to fund […]
“Once you give the name to the Americans, that’s the end of the game.”
This week, Neil Macdonald at the CBC has been reporting on WikiLeaks cables illustrating how Canada shares intelligence on Canadian citizens and residents with the United States. That CSIS routinely […]
BCCLA condemns province’s forfeiture scheme as unconstitutional
The BCCLA says that new amendments passed recently by the Province of B.C. to limit, and in some cases entirely avoid, judicial oversight of property seizures likely won‟t survive a […]
BCCLA welcomes end of police self investigation in B.C.
The BCCLA welcomed the news that the provincial government would be announcing long-delayed legislation ending the system of police self investigation in B.C. The legislation is expected this afternoon. Two […]
Media availability: Aboriginal Title and Rights experts, speaking in Vancouver on May 11th
Vancouver, B.C. – On May 11th, the BC Civil Liberties Association is recognizing Grand Chief Stewart Phillip for bringing critical attention to police accountability, equality, and addiction issues in both […]
BCCLA to challenge criminalization of safe injection facility at Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa – On Thursday, May 12 the BCCLA will argue before the Supreme Court of Canada in PHS Community Services Society v. Canada (Attorney General) and Vancouver Area Network of […]
Class-Action Lawsuit Launched Against District of Mission’s “Grow Op” Inspections
The BCCLA is supporting residents of the District of Mission who have launched a class-action lawsuit against the District for violations of their rights under the District’s Controlled Substance Property […]
