Supreme Court of Canada to release judgment in conspiracy case
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its judgment in R. v. J.F on Friday, March 1. At issue in this case is the alleged offence of aiding […]
BCCLA says new medical marihuana rules will deny medication to the most vulnerable Patients
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association has called on the federal government to make major changes to the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The heart of the new program […]
The “Death” of Bill C-30
First We Dance; Then We Gear Up for Battle with the Zombies… Time to celebrate! Here at the BCCLA, we were out dancing in the streets and sharing virtual hi-fives […]
BCCLA reacts to Prime Minister’s response to report on abuse of First Nations women by police
VANCOUVER – Lindsay Lyster, President of the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted today to the Prime Minister’s statement that Human Rights Watch should reveal the identities of the women and […]
RCMP officer found guilty in shooting of Bill Gillespie
The RCMP officer who shot Bill Gillespie in Chemainus in September of 2009 has been found guilty of aggravated assault. The BCCLA had previously expressed concern that the officer, who […]
BCCLA disappointed, but not surprised, by new report about RCMP in Northern BC
VANCOUVER – The BC Civil Liberties Association reacted with disappointment following the release of Human Rights Watch’s damning report about police abuse against First Nations women and girls in Northern […]
Challenging voter ID laws: BCCLA talks to CBC’s Power & Politics
Nothing is more fundamental to our democracy than the right to vote. Changes to the Elections Act may deny some of the most vulnerable in our society from making their […]
Privacy Groups demand halt to BC ID Card roll-out
Public must be consulted about what government is doing with our data before we are forced to use the BC Services Card VANCOUVER–The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the […]
BCCLA challenges “laughable” ban on free speech by Prince Rupert school board
Unconstitutional school board ban on t-shirts displaying Charter of Rights descends into farce VANCOUVER – The BCCLA is calling on the Prince Rupert School District (No. 052) to reverse its […]
BC Court of Appeal to hear arguments on voter ID law
Vancouver – The BC Court of Appeal will be hearing arguments on February 4-6, 2013 in Henry v. Canada. The court will consider whether changes to federal voting laws requiring […]