Media Advisory: BCCLA argues at the Supreme Court of Canada about unconstitutionality of mandatory minimum drug sentence
For immediate release Ottawa, Ontario (January 12, 2016) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13, 2016, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association will make oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada in […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA to argue Canada’s energy boards must be accountable under the Charter
For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, January 12, 2016, the BCCLA will make oral submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada in Jessica Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator. At issue […]
BC Civil Liberties Association fights for right to die with dignity at the Supreme Court of Canada
For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO (January 11, 2016) – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) makes arguments to the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark death with dignity […]
Media Advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association fights for right to die with dignity at the Supreme Court of Canada
For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO (January 8, 2016) – On Monday, January 11, 2015, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will make arguments to Supreme Court of Canada in the […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to release decision in case involving extradition of a Quebec mother
For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, Friday, December 11, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its judgment in M. M. v. Minister of Justice, which concerns a request […]
BC Civil Liberties Association continues to press for right to die with dignity at the Supreme Court of Canada
For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO (December 9, 2015) – Today, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) filed legal arguments in the Supreme Court of Canada […]
Media Advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association to challenge criminal sentencing laws at Supreme Court of Canada
For immediate release Ottawa –Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2, 2015, the BC Civil Liberties Association will make oral submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada in KRJ v. Her Majesty the […]
Profile of a BCCLA supporter – Paul St. Pierre
Paul St. Pierre dedicated his life to character, lies, and storytelling; and to privacy, relentless resistance to rules and rulers, and to freedom. Acclaimed writer, reporter, member of parliament, diplomat, […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule in human smuggling case
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will issue its decisions tomorrow in a series of cases concerning provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) relating to “human […]
RELEASE: Vancouver Police Department refuses to acknowledge use of controversial surveillance device
Vancouver, B.C. [November 12]—The Vancouver Police Department has refused to disclose documents, or even acknowledge the potential existence of, a highly controversial surveillance device known as the StingRay. Pivot Legal […]
