National inquiry six-month extension “too little, too late,” say coalition members
Members of the BC Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (the coalition) are deeply disappointed that Canada has granted only a six-month extension to the National Inquiry […]
We’re hiring a litigator!
The BCCLA is seeking a litigation lawyer who is passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The Litigation Staff Counsel will develop […]
Press Release: BCCLA reacts to Supreme Court of Canada ruling on lawyer incivility
For immediate release OTTAWA – Today, June 1, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Groia v. Law Society of Upper Canada, a case regarding the proper […]
Seeking Expeditious Justice on Behalf of Suffering Canadians
BCCLA at the BC Court of Appeal on May 29, 2018 In 2015, the BCCLA won a historic victory in Carter v. Canada when the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously […]
Release: Supreme Court of Canada clarifies role of courts when reviewing decisions of private religious associations
For immediate release OTTAWA – Today, Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Highwood Congregation v. Wall, a case considering whether membership decisions of […]
Press Release: BCCLA asks B.C. Court of Appeal to accelerate trial on assisted dying legislation
(le français suit) For immediate release – Tuesday, May 29, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) argues at the B.C. Court of Appeal to […]
Welcome to Our 2018 Summer Legal Interns!
Please extend a warm welcome to our Summer Legal Interns: Graeme Cook and Hilary Chu! We are very excited to have them join our team this summer. Hilary Chu Hilary […]
Welcome newly elected Board Directors
Please extend a warm welcome to our five newly elected members of the Board of Directors! Hasan Alam Hasan Alam received his Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of […]
Press Release: Press freedom – BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Argue for Rigorous Test to Compel Information from Press
For Immediate Release Ottawa – Today, May 23, 2018, the BCCLA will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada in a critical case for the freedom of the […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Argue for Rigorous Test to Compel Information from Press
For Immediate Release Ottawa – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the BCCLA will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada in a critical case for the freedom of […]
