Community and advocacy groups object to stalling by Province since conclusion of Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
The BCCLA and its partners in an informal coalition of 20 community and advocacy groups have written to the government in response to the recent announcement by former Attorney General […]
BORDERS NOT FOR REALITY TV: BCCLA to challenge Canadian authorities over reality TV filming at border
BCCLA launches on-line form for travelers to refuse consent for reality TV filming when crossing the border Watchdog makes public call for travelers whose privacy rights have been violated; intends […]
CBSA Refusal of Consent Form FAQ
Tell Border Security: “I Do Not Consent” Being present at border crossings should not mean consent to being filmed for any purpose related to making a television series. It is an […]
Pickton lawsuit prompts resignation from advisory board on recommendations
 By James Keller/OttawaCitizen.com Published on May 17, 2013  VANCOUVER – A series of lawsuits filed by children of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton prompted the resignation […]
Doors slammed shut: National Energy Board refused requests to open its hearings to the public
In January, the BCCLA wrote a letter to the National Energy Board asking the Board to rescind its decision to close the Enbridge Northern Gateway hearings to the public in […]
BCCLA pleased with appointment of nine new provincial court judges
The BCCLA is pleased to note that the province has appointed nine new provincial court judges in an effort to resolve a backlog of criminal cases that threatens public confidence […]
New report critical of Missing Women Inquiry issued weeks before Inquiry’s deadline
A new report that labels the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (MWCI) a failure has been released by three leading BC human rights organizations just weeks before the Commissioner delivers […]
The Bureaucratization of Misconduct
Earlier this year, Jim Bronskill reported on a series of very disturbing ministerial directives at CSIS relating to the use of information derived from torture and sharing information that could […]
Rio Theatre wins fight for equal entertainment rights
The BCCLA congratulates the Rio Theatre on succeeding in its fight to ensure the government does not favour one form of entertainment over another in awarding liquor licenses. Corrine Lea, […]