DEATH WITH DIGNITY: Civil Liberties Watchdog, Plaintiffs and Family of Gloria Taylor Begin Journey to the Supreme Court of Canada
Supporters of case speak out for compassion and choice at the end of life VANCOUVER, B.C. (May 19, 2014) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is beginning its landmark […]
Celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. On this important day, the BCCLA is writing to the Senate of Canada to ask for the senators’ support of Bill […]
Secrets, fair play, and fighting blindfolded with one hand tied behind your back
… And we’re back! The BCCLA National Security Blog’s been on sabbatical this past year, but we’re back in residence now and kicking things off with some thoughts about the […]
Despite controversy, filming of new season of Border Security underway
By Marsha Lederman/ Globe and Mail Published May 9, 2014 Well, it was one way to get Canadians talking about Canadian TV – but certainly not the kind of […]
Tories back reality show Border Security despite advice
By Jim Bronskill/ Globe and Mail Published May 8, 2014 The Conservative government is backing a third season of the controversial reality TV program Border Security despite a written […]
Border Security returns amid controversy following Vancouver raid
By Marsha Lederman/ Globe and Mail Published May 7, 2014 The television series Border Security is returning, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the show. Production on season three began […]
‘Border Security’ TV series films third season despite CBSA concerns, complaints about B.C. raid
By Douglas Quan/ Montreal Gazette Published May 5, 2014 Citing public criticism and a need to focus on “our key priorities,” Canada’s top border enforcement official last fall recommended […]
Existing voter ID laws effective, feds tell Supreme Court
By The Canadian Press/ CBC News Published May 5, 2014 A previous round of Conservative voter identification rules enacted in 2007 effectively met Parliament’s need for electoral integrity without being […]
Federal lawyers tell Supreme Court that existing voter ID laws are effective
By Bruce Cheadle/ Globe and Mail Published May 5, 2014 A previous round of Conservative voter identification rules enacted in 2007 effectively met Parliament’s need for electoral integrity without […]
New trial ordered for men accused of smuggling Tamil asylum seekers into Canada
By The Canadian Press / The Province Published on May 1, 2014 VANCOUVER — A new trial has been ordered for four men accused of human smuggling in connection to one of […]