Policy Submissions

Our submissions address how laws or policies may infringe on civil liberties, and provide recommendations to protect fundamental rights and freedoms.

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  Democratic Rights
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  Drug Policy
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  Freedom of Expression
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  Human Rights
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  National Security
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  Police Accountability
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  Privacy

Document Coalition Submits Complaint for the Cancellation of the VPD Trespass Prevention Program

Posted on June 15, 2021

Topic: Police Accountability

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter to Federal Government Regarding Compliance with Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rulings to End Discrimination against First Nations Children

Posted on June 14, 2021

Topic: Human Rights, Indigenous Rights

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Open Letter Regarding RCMP Exclusion Zone at Fairy Creek

Posted on May 21, 2021

Topic: Freedom of Expression, Indigenous Rights, Police Accountability

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint Letter Regarding Unauthorized Police Enforcement of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Posted on May 13, 2021

Topic: COVID-19, Free Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Human Rights, Police Accountability

Type: Policy Submissions

Document BCCLA Written Submission to BC’s Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act

Posted on May 3, 2021

Topic: Police Accountability

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint Letter to Provincial Government about Proposed COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Accompanying Police Enforcement

Posted on April 21, 2021

Topic: COVID-19

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint letter to Chief Justice of Canada regarding the Court’s practice about recognizing co-counsel on published judgments

Posted on April 19, 2021

Topic: Administrative

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Open Letter to the Prime Minister to fulfill commitments to transparency

Posted on April 19, 2021

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter Raising Concerns About Potential Impact on Habaes Corpus Applications in Nova Scotia

Posted on April 13, 2021

Topic: Access to Justice, Administrative, Democratic Rights, Discrimination, Due Process, Human Rights, Immigration, Prisoners' Rights, Sentencing

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint Letter to Federal Health Minister to Decriminalize Drugs and Provide Safe Supply

Posted on April 12, 2021

Topic: Drug Policy, Harm Reduction

Type: Policy Submissions