The “New” CSIS – a de facto Secret Police
Issue: New Powers for CSIS to “Take Measures” Against Threats While a democracy can incorporate the need for an intelligence agency to operate with considerable secrecy, there is no […]
2) Terrorism Speech Offences Will Undermine Radicalization Prevention Efforts
Green Paper Topic(s) Criminal Code speech offence of advocating or promoting “terrorism offences in general”, and Proposal for radicalization prevention programs What it is Law Against Advocating or Promoting Terrorism […]
Citizenship misrepresentation: Rights groups sue government over citizenship stripping
September 26, 2016 For Immediate Release OTTAWA – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) launched a legal challenge to protect the rights […]
Media advisory: Citizenship misrepresentation legal challenge
Provisions of C-24 that allow citizenship stripping for misrepresentation without a fair hearing are unconstitutional, argue legal groups (Le français suit) Attention News Editors: TOMORROW: Media are invited to a […]
1) The new Canadian “no-fly” regime
Bill C-51 brought in the Secure Air Travel Act (SATA) which modifies the Canadian “no-fly” scheme (the Passenger Protect Program) to be more like the US model. People on one […]
The Police: Freedom of expression and freedom of information
Policy Director Micheal Vonn writes for the Centre for Free Expression
BCCLA reacts to national security consultation announcement
VANCOUVER – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association reacted to the federal government’s announcement of the much anticipated national security review public consultation. Micheal Vonn, Policy Director for the […]
What Happens If You Don’t Provide Your Cellphone Password to Border Agents?Â
A highly anticipated case about border officials demanding passwords for electronic devices came in with a bang and went out with hardly a peep. Alain Philippon was arrested in March […]
Health and Human Rights in Prison: The Need for Prison-Based Needle and Syringe Programs
During the prison law seminar I took in law school, professor and prison justice expert Michael Jackson said something I’ll never forget. People are sent to prison as punishment, he […]
BCCLA hiring for Staff Counsel (Litigation) Positions, including Acting Litigation Director
The BCCLA seeks two lawyers who are passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The two positions will commence in October 2016. The positions […]
