BCCLA takes University of Victoria to court on free speech
The BCCLA and a member of a University of Victoria pro-life club (Youth Protecting Youth) have filed a constitutional lawsuit naming the University of Victoria and its Student Society, seeking […]
The Journey of Reconciliation: Issuing our Statement of Reconciliation at Canada’s TRC
This morning the BCCLA joined Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission at the Vancouver national event to issue a Statement of Reconciliation. We take part in this event as part of […]
BCCLA opposes Quebec proposal to ban religious symbols
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is announcing its opposition to the Quebec government’s proposal to create a “values charter” that would ban public sector workers from wearing many kinds […]
City of Victoria ‘code of conduct’ for Councillors would censor important speech
This morning the City of Victoria’s Government and Priorities Committee of Council will consider a motion to adopt a code of conduct for its city Councillors. While we agree that […]
Public concerns put an end to RCMP reality TV in the Yukon
VANCOUVER – The BC Civil Liberties Association reacted to the news today that the Yukon RCMP have decided not to create a reality TV show about their operations. Micheal Vonn, […]
Vancouver’s controversial pro-Palestine ads planned for other Canadian cities
By Kim Nursall Published August 29, 2013/ nationalpost.com “A controversial ad campaign on Vancouver’s transit system showing the territory of Palestine shrinking into the state of Israel will run in […]
Join our team: Communications & Development Volunteer positions
Lend your energies to social justice! The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is seeking two individuals to spend time with the association as Communications & Development Volunteers from September 30, 2013- […]
BCCLA joins call to action on human rights at the winter games in Sochi
Vancouver- The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is joining a Canada-wide coalition of civil society organizations calling on the Canadian government and the Canadian and International Olympics and Paralympics […]
Privacy groups pan government’s proposed ID Card ‘consultation’
BC Government literally won’t take no for an answer VANCOUVER–The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) are calling on the BC […]
BC ID card consultations ‘more than a day late and a dollar short’
By Bob Mackin/ thetyee.ca Published August 15, 2013 Two privacy watchdogs have joined forces to call the Liberal government’s B.C. Services Card consultation a “focus group for selling of the […]