Secret hearing begins into alleged illegal spying on Canadian citizens
For immediate release Vancouver (Coast Salish Territories) – A secret hearing today in Vancouver will look into allegations that Canadian spies illegally gathered information about the activities of citizens and community […]
I was spied on
The Canadian government has been spying on law abiding Canadians engaged in peaceful activities related to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project. In what The Guardian has called “unprecedented” sharing […]
A tough week for voting rights
Recently, the Ontario courts issued two important decisions affecting Canadians’ constitutionally protected right to vote. The decisions are troubling. Between them, the rulings will effectively disenfranchise over a million Canadian […]
BC Civil Liberties reacts to federal consultation on physician-assisted dying
VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) reacted to the federal government’s announcement of a public consultation and external panel to advise the government on physician-assisted dying. […]
Media advisory: Ontario Court to rule on injunction application in challenge to Fair Elections Act
For immediate release Toronto – On July 17, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will rule on an injunction application brought by the Council of Canadians, the Canadian Federation of […]
Canadian human rights organizations: Bill C-51 has passed but serious human rights concerns have not gone away
When Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act 2015, was tabled in Parliament this spring, Canada’s leading human rights organizations called for the Bill to be withdrawn. Amnesty International, the British Columbia […]
Media advisory: BC Supreme Court to hear Abbotsford homeless rights case
June 28, 2015 For immediate release Vancouver – On June 29, 2015, the BC Supreme Court will begin hearing the case of BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors v City […]
Updated: Ten Things You Need to Know About the Changes to Canadian Citizenship
At the beginning of June, the very nature of Canadian citizenship was altered as a major portion of Bill C-24 went into effect, officially creating a two-tier citizenship system. […]
Media advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to Rule on medical marijuana case
June 10, 2015 For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of Canada will issue its judgment in R. v. Smith, which concerns the scope of access to medical […]
RELEASE: BCCLA reacts to the passage of Bill C-51
Micheal Vonn, Policy Director at the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted today to the passage of Bill C-51, the so-called “anti-terrorism bill” by Canada’s Senate. ““We are deeply disappointed to […]