Stingray surveillance: more of the story
After an immensely frustrating back-n’-forth with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), we are starting to get at least some information about the VPD’s use of surveillance devices known as “Stingrays”. […]
Coalition Calls Federal Plan for National Inquiry too Vague
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – August 3, 2016) Today a Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls responded to the Federal Government’s announcement of the national Inquiry. The […]
We’re hiring for a Staff Counsel (Policy)!
The BCCLA seeks a lawyer who is passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The position will commence as soon as possible. […]
BCCLAÂ reacts to court ruling that pair charged with terrorism offenses were entrapped by the RCMP
VANCOUVER (July 29, 2016) – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association reacted to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the RCMP entrapped two Surrey residents who were convicted of placing a […]
In memory of Elayne Shapray
We wish to share with our friends and supporters a few words about a tireless advocate, and our friend, Elayne Shapray. Volunteer, activist, spokesperson, and indomitable spirit. Born on Sept. […]
BCCLA Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry
As organizations and human rights experts, we are deeply concerned by the draft Terms of Reference for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada, […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of criminal sentencing law
July 20, 2016 For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, Thursday July 21, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will issue its decision in KRJ v. Her Majesty the Queen. At […]
Media Release: Coroner’s inquest begins into death in solitary confinement
July 18, 2016 For immediate release Burnaby, BC—A coroner’s inquest begins today into the death of Christopher Robert Roy, who committed suicide in his prison cell after spending two months […]
Water is Life
110. That’s how many people died in the Lower Mainland during a one-week heat wave in 2009 – a 40% increase in mortality compared to an average week. And […]
We did it!
You brought us to our goal! What incredible week. In just 6 hours we raced passed our initial goal of $25,000. Then, just over a week after launching our crowdfunder, […]
