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 BCCLA’s Written Submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs: Review of Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Posted on October 19, 2022

Topic: Criminal, Drug Policy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Decriminalization Done Right: A Rights Based Path for Drug Policy

Posted on December 9, 2021

Topic: Drug Policy

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

Document Decriminalizing simple drug possession in Vancouver

Posted on November 25, 2020

Topic: Anti-Prohibition, Drug Policy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Decriminalizing simple drug possession in Canada

Posted on August 14, 2020

Topic: Anti-Prohibition, Drug Policy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter to Province on Bill 22 – Mental Health Amendment Act

Posted on August 11, 2020

Topic: Drug Policy, Harm Reduction

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint Letter on Sheltering in Victoria City Parks

Posted on June 23, 2020

Topic: COVID-19, Harm Reduction, Poverty & Rights

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Decriminalize simple drug possession immediately

Posted on May 14, 2020

Topic: Anti-Prohibition, COVID-19, Drug Policy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint submission to the Task Force on the Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana

Posted on August 29, 2016

Topic: Drug Policy, Patients' Rights

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Submission to City of Vancouver on Regulation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Posted on June 18, 2015

Topic: Drug Policy

Type: Policy Submissions