In Memory of Joseph J. Arvay (1949 – 2020)
The BCCLA is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Joe Arvay, O.C., O.B.C., Q.C. Joe was a tireless and brilliant advocate, fighting for justice throughout his legal career. […]
Welcome our new Communications and Development Volunteers!
Join us in welcoming the new members of BCCLA team. Amy and Melissa will support us in virtual engagement, outreach, and event planning. We are very excited to have them […]
Welcome to Our New Articling Student!
The BCCLA is happy to welcome Stephen Chin to the team as our new articling student! Help us in extending a warm welcome, and learn more about him below. Welcome […]
An Announcement from the BCCLA’s new President and Vice President
Dear friends and supporters, We are writing to you as the new, incoming President and Vice President of the BC Civil Liberties Association. This may come as news to some […]
PRESS RELEASE: RCMP Commissioner Sued by Civil Liberties Group for Preventing Release of Watchdog Report into Police Spying
For Immediate Release (le français suit) November 10, 2020 – Ottawa, ON (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory) – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) announces it is launching a lawsuit […]
Press Release: Prisoner Challenges Law that Authorizes Extreme Form of Solitary ConfinementÂ
For Immediate Release Halifax, Nova Scotia (November 9, 2020): Lisa Adams, a mother from New Brunswick, is in Court on Monday to challenge a law that saw her held unlawfully for […]
Press release: Supreme Court Rules Corporations Do Not Have a Constitutional Right to Be Free from CrueltyÂ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2020 OTTAWA (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory): Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is celebrating a significant victory for human rights at the Supreme Court […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Fight for Youth Right to Appeal
What: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in C.P. v. Her Majesty the Queen to fight for youth right to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada in criminal […]
Rights Groups File Complaint Against Sitting Judge Accused of Meddling in UofT Hiring, Cite Anti-Palestinian Racism
For Immediate Release The Arab Canadian Lawyers Association (ACLA), Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) and the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) have filed a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council regarding […]
Media Advisory: Civil Liberties Group to Argue that Money Laundering Inquiry Must Consider Civil Liberties and Human Rights
WHAT: BCCLA at Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC WHEN: October 26, 2020, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm PT WHERE: Hearings will take place via videoconferencing.  A livestream of the […]