Drug policy and human rights: concerns mounting
Last week, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network led a group of Canadian organizations, including the BCCLA, in making a submission to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human […]
Media Advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association at Supreme Court of Canada in medical marijuana case
For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in R. v. Smith, which concerns the scope of access to medical marijuana products under the […]
A Sensible Cannabis Law in BC
BCCLA Policy Director Micheal Vonn will be speaking at two community dialogue events on BC’s marijuana policy, discussing options for more effective approaches, focused on public health and safety, rather […]
Ontario Court of Appeal to rule on medical marijuana regulations
Toronto – On Friday, February 1st the Ontario Court of Appeal will issue its decision in R. v. Mernagh. The case considers whether the Medical Marihuana Access Regulations of Canada’s […]
BCCLA calls for reform of liquor rules in the province
The BCCLA is asking the Province to change the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and its regulations to make it possible to enjoy a drink and a movie at the […]
BCCLA supports Public Health Officers’ call for review of drug laws
The BCCLA is congratulating the courage of B.C.’s professional association of public health physicians for calling for a national inquiry into Canada’s illicit drug laws and their efficacy. “The story […]
BCCLA Opposes Criminalization of Salvia Divinorum
Vancouver, BC: The BC Civil Liberties Association is opposing Health Canada’s proposal to criminalize the herbal product Salvia Divinorum. Salvia is currently regulated under Natural Health Products Regulation and the […]
BCCLA joins national call to end drug war
The BCCLA has joined a national call welcoming and endorsing the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s report. The report recommends political leaders adopt evidence and rights-based approaches to drug policy, […]
Cannabis pharmacy raids abusive, says BCCLA
The BCCLA objects to a police-led campaign to shut down medical cannabis pharmacies across Canada. Quebec police shut down three medical cannabis dispensaries, also known as “compassion clubs” today, arresting […]
BCCLA Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Safe Injection Facility Cases
The BCCLA applauds the decision of the BC Supreme Court which granted a supervised injection facility, Insite, located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a permanent constitutional exemption from prosecution under federal […]
