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 Civil Society Statement Regarding Bill C-59, An Act Respecting National Security Matters

Posted on April 5, 2018

Topic: National Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document MMIWG Coalition dismayed by essential transport service cuts; calls for safe, affordable, reliable transit

Posted on August 15, 2018

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Joint Statement on Canada’s Support for Women Human Rights Defenders in Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 9, 2018

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Rights groups tell Justice Minister that Hassan Diab external review is not enough

Posted on July 19, 2018

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter to Vancouver Police Board Regarding Methodology for Investigation of Street Check Complaint

Posted on July 18, 2018

Topic: Discrimination, Indigenous Rights, Police Accountability

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter regarding Canadian Role in High Seas Smuggler Detention

Posted on July 17, 2018

Topic: National Security, Torture

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter regarding independence of Canada’s refugee determination system

Posted on June 12, 2018

Topic: Borders, Immigration

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Letter on Media Access to Automated Notifications

Posted on May 22, 2018

Topic: Freedom of Information, Privacy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document BCCLA and Amnesty International call for Independent Inquiry into Hassan Diab Extradition

Posted on May 3, 2018

Topic: Anti-terrorism, Human Rights, Torture

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner regarding Draft Position on Online Reputation

Posted on April 18, 2018

Topic: Privacy

Type: Policy Submissions