Media Advisory: Spying on Protestors – Press Conference Announcing Release of Secret Documents from CSIS Spying Complaint
For immediate release On Monday, July 8, 2019, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will be publishing a trove of heavily-redacted documents disclosed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service […]
Rights groups celebrate appeal victory affirming end to indefinite, prolonged solitary confinement
(le français suit) For immediate release VANCOUVER – Today, June 24, 2019, the British Columbia Court of Appeal released its decision affirming the unconstitutionality of the federal government’s laws that […]
A farewell message from our Executive Director, and new beginnings
Dear friends and supporters of the BCCLA, This is a strange message to write. I feel both sadness and excitement for what lies ahead. After nearly seven years at the […]
Welcome our 2019 Summer Volunteers
Natalie Giasson Gala Fundraising volunteer Natalie is a third year student at Capilano University, where she is completing a Bachelor of Legal Studies. This year, she is BCCLA’s Gala Fundraising […]
Announcing the BCCLA’s Strategic Plan: 2020 – 2025
Our supporters know that the BCCLA has had a very busy and successful year, which builds on a very busy and successful past few years. These successes and this work […]
Welcome our 2019 Summer Law Students!
Please extend a warm welcome to our Summer Law Students: Gaëlle Groux and Rebecca Ward! We are very excited to have them join our team this summer. Gaëlle Groux Gaëlle […]
PRESS RELEASE: Coalition Issues Open Letter to BC Solicitor General Opposing the Community Safety Act
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER – On May 23, 2019 a broad alliance of groups and individuals issued a joint letter to BC’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, urging […]
BCCLA statement on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
On this day, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, BCCLA commemorates and pledges to continue the fight against the oppression of LGBTQI+ identity, and to promote genuine equality […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Supreme Court of Canada to release judgment in case on migrant detainees’ rights to challenge their incarceration
Thursday, May 9, 2019 For immediate release OTTAWA – On Friday, May 10, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its judgement in Canada (Minister of Public Safety and […]
The Good News about Old News: De-Indexing Helps Individuals and Preserves Access
This is an ethical dilemma for Edmonds, who is a “firm believer in second chances and giving people the opportunity to reintegrate.” Given understandable empathy and concern for the individuals […]
