RELEASE: B.C. Supreme Court adjourns B.C. Civil Liberties Association’s assisted dying case
Woman with degenerative, chronic illness eligible for MAID, says government expert VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, Julia Lamb and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association announce that they have adjourned their […]
Media advisory: Civil liberties group and woman with chronic illness announce legal development in assisted dying case
For Immediate Release Vancouver – On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 10 am P.T. the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Julia Lamb, a woman who suffers from spinal […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: BCCLA at Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in case of nurse punished for publicly criticizing healthcare system
For immediate release. Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to hear case against nurse punished for social media comments criticizing quality of her grandfather’s end-of-life care REGINA – On September 17, 2019 […]
BCCLA Reacts: Civil rights watchdog thrilled by Quebec decision affirming the right to die with dignity
For immediate release VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, September 11, 2019, the Quebec Superior Court released its decision in Truchon v. Canada. The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), Canada’s leading […]
We’re hiring! Join us as our new Executive Director.
The 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 […]
We’re hiring! Join us as our 2020 Summer Law Students!
The 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 […]
BCCLA Reacts to release of report into the extradition of Dr. Hassan Diab
OTTAWA (27 July 2019) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) reacted this morning to the release of the report into the extradition of Dr. Hassan Diab. Along with Amnesty […]
We’re hiring a Supporter Engagement and Development Manager!
The 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 […]
Farewell Message (sort of) from Micheal Vonn
After 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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: Secret Documents from Spying Complaint Reveal CSIS Kept Tabs on Community Groups and Protestors, says Human Rights Group
For immediate release Thousands of pages of heavily-redacted documents suggest CSIS gathered information on the peaceful protest activities of Indigenous peoples and environmentalists VANCOUVER — xĘ·məθkĘ·É™yĚ“É™m (Musqueam), SkxwĂş7mesh (Squamish) & […]