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 Submission on Bill C-51, Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015 – Remarks from the BCCLA’s Senior Counsel

Posted on March 12, 2015

Topic: Anti-terrorism, CSIS, Democratic Rights, Free Association, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, National Security, No Fly Lists, Privacy, Protest Rights, Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Submission to Parliament on Bill C-44 concerning expansion of CSIS powers and creation of CSIS informant privilege

Posted on November 27, 2014

Topic: Due Process, Human Rights, National Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document BCCLA submissions concerning availability of ministerial relief for findings of immigration inadmissibility

Posted on August 20, 2014

Topic: CBSA, Democratic Rights, Discrimination, Human Rights, National Security, Police Accountability

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Secruity Certificates and Special Advocates

Posted on December 4, 2007

Topic: Human Rights, National Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document BCCLA Supplementary Submission to the Arar Commission Policy Review

Posted on November 9, 2005

Topic: Human Rights, National Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document National Security: Curbing the excess to protect freedom and democracy

Posted on October 23, 2005

Topic: Anti-terrorism, National Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar

Posted on March 23, 2005

Topic: Human Rights, National Security

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Presentation to Citizens’ Inquiry on Canada-US Relations

Posted on January 18, 2005

Topic: Democratic Rights, Human Rights, National Security, Privacy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Implications of the USA Patriot Act on government outsourcing

Posted on August 6, 2004

Topic: Human Rights, National Security, Privacy

Type: Policy Submissions

Document Standing Committee on Citizenship & Immigration Regarding a National ID Card

Posted on February 19, 2003

Topic: Human Rights, National Security

Type: Policy Submissions