Oversight at the Border: New BCCLA report proposes independent accountability for CBSA
The BCCLA and many other human rights and refugee groups have long advocated for independent oversight for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). In this report, we propose a specific model […]
Know Your Protest Rights
Protest is a critical part of our Charter-protected rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. This pamphlet provides information about your right to protest, tips for being prepared, […]
Making a Complaint Against the Police
If you think that a police officer acted wrongly, you have the right to complain, whether or not you were personally affected the action. Find out when to complain, how […]
Hungry for Justice: Advancing a Right to Food for Children in BC
“Canada has long been seen as a land of plenty, yet today one in 10 families with a child under six is unable to meet their daily food needs, and […]
50 Years of Freedom: A Festschrift Celebration for the Golden Anniversary of the BCCLA
As we approached our 50th anniversary, the Board of the BC Civil Liberties Association decided to endorse a project of inviting contributions to a Festschrift in honor of the association […]
More Than We Can Afford: The Costs of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
With the enactment of Bill C-10, The Safe Streets and Communities Act, mandatory minimum sentencing in Canada is at an all-time high even as crime rates have been dropping steadily, […]
HIV Testing Handbook: A Guide to Your Rights
This handbook covers some of the topics that you need to know to understand your rights in regards to HIV testing in a new environment where the push is for […]
Rights Talk: Students and Civil Liberties at School
Download a copy of Rights Talk: Students and Civil Liberties at School >> Chapter 1: The Basics   So, what are civil liberties? Where do civil liberties come from? Your rights […]
A National ID Card by Stealth? The BC Services Card: Privacy Risks, Opportunities and Alternatives
For the last several years, British Columbia has been developing the technical infrastructure and legal framework for a comprehensive integrated identity system as part of its “technology and transformation” approach […]
HIV and Occupational Exposure: A Guide For First Responders And Their Families
This handbook is about occupational exposure (workplace accidents) and HIV transmission. It is designed specifically for first responders – emergency medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and corrections staff, and their […]