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Act 2015, was tabled in Parliament this spring, Canada’s leading human rights organizations called for the Bill to be withdrawn.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 […]
All votes are equal, but some votes are more equal than others?
The right to vote and participate in the democratic election of one’s government is one of the most fundamental of the Charter rights. For without the right to vote in […]
It’s official – second class citizenship goes into effect
Last Friday, part of Bill C-24 went into effect, officially creating a two-tier citizenship system. As a result of this new law, dual citizens and people who have immigrated to […]
We’re hiring! Outreach and Communications Coordinator
We’re looking for a new person to join our team. If you care passionately about civil liberties and human rights, if community building and supporter engagement get you out of […]
