Media Advisory: BCCLA to Respond to VPD Policy on Street Checks
For Immediate Release What: BCCLA media scrum to comment to VPD’s Conducting and Documenting Street Checks and Police Stops Policy When: Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 12:30 pm PST Where: […]
Do corporations have the right to be free from cruelty?
Today, the BCCLA is heading to the Supreme Court of Canada to argue in a significant appeal about corporations and the Charter. This appeal will determine whether corporations can benefit […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA argues in Supreme Court of Canada case about the Charter rights of corporations.
For Immediate Release Tuesday, January 21, 2020 OTTAWA – On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada […]
Urgent: Can you help us protect the right to die with dignity?
The federal government announced this week that it will make changes to Canada’s law on medical assistance in dying (MAID). It has just launched a consultation process and we need […]
We’re hiring a Director of People and Operations!
The BCCLA is seeking a Director of People and Operations (maternity leave coverage) to ensure that the BCCLA carries out its mandate and operates effectively. We’re looking for an experienced […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference on Legal Complaints Filed Against RCMP Exclusion Zone in Wet’suwet’en
Indigenous, Civil liberties, Human Rights & Labour Groups Condemn Exclusion Zone For immediate release VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs, BC Civil Liberties Association, British […]
Open Letter from the BCCLA on the Injunction Granted to Coastal GasLink
The BCCLA is highly concerned about the developing situation in Wet’suwet’en territories. On December 31st the B.C. Supreme Court granted an injunction and enforcement order to Coastal GasLink for their […]
BCCLA Welcomes New Executive Director
As you know, for the last several months, the BCCLA has been searching for a new Executive Director. After an extensive process I am very happy to announce BCCLA’s next […]
Thank you to our Fall 2019 Communications and Development Volunteers!
 Please join us in thanking our Fall 2019 Communications and Development volunteers! The BCCLA team is very grateful for their support over the past few months. Thanks Annie and […]
Welcome to our New Staff!
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 […]