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BCCLA leads reform work by issuing policy submissions to all levels of government and taking a firm stance on issues that lead to systemic policy change. With many ongoing cases, BCCLA centres on protecting fundamental rights and freedoms with every submission. 

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Joint Letter to Minister of Justice RE: ACLRC Funding Cut
The Honourable Mickey AmeryMinister of Justice and Solicitor GeneralGovernment of Alberta7th Floor, 9833 – 109...
Free Expression
Policy Submission
OPEN LETTER to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation from civil society organizations and individuals opposing “National Sprint” consultation on AI strategy
The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 The Honourable Evan SolomonMinister of...
Active Cases
Francis v Air Canada
In 2018, Dr. June Francis, a Black Woman and Anti-Racism educator, experienced adverse treatment by...
Fundamental Freedoms
Policy Submission
Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
We, the undersigned, represent Canada’s leading civil liberties organizations from across the country—the BC Civil...
Notwithstanding Clause
Active Cases
R v Warren
Mr. Warren was sentenced as a dangerous offender, meaning he was given an indefinite federal...
Due Process in Criminal Legal System
FEATURED ACTIVE CASES

Cases in which the BCCLA has been involved and their legal documents

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Comments on Proposed Canadian Human Rights Act, Bill C-25
Racial Justice
Policy Submission
Appeal Court powers after jury verdict
Human Rights
Policy Submission
Bill 55: Corrections Amendment Act, re: juvenile offenders
Due Process in Criminal Legal System
Policy Submission
Brief on the Family and Child Services Act
Human Rights
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Test – Where we address how laws or policies may infringe on civil liberties, and provide recommendations to protect fundamental rights and freedoms. 

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Comments on Proposed Canadian Human Rights Act, Bill C-25
Racial Justice
Policy Submission
Appeal Court powers after jury verdict
Human Rights
Policy Submission
Bill 55: Corrections Amendment Act, re: juvenile offenders
Due Process in Criminal Legal System
Policy Submission
Brief on the Family and Child Services Act
Human Rights
Policy Submission
Submission to the Parliamentary Committee Studying the 1980 Constitutional Resolution
Notwithstanding Clause
Policy Submission
Summary of the submission to the B.C. Human Rights Commission
Racial Justice
WHAT WE’RE FIGHTING FOR RIGHT NOW

No Justice in Isolation

Challenging “Lockdowns” in Canadian Prisons   On October 12, 2021, the BCCLA filed a lawsuit...

Secret Spy Hearings

In 2014 the BCCLA fought back against illegal spying by filing complaints against the Canadian...

Digital Privacy Rights for Youth

More and more of our lives involve electronic devices. When you slip your phone into...

Ban Police Street Checks

For years the BCCLA has been advocating to ban police street checks. Street checks are...

Immigration Detention Coalition

Canada’s immigration detention regime is inhumane, ineffective, and violates international human rights law. This contract...

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