Media Advisory: Civil Liberties Group to Argue that Money Laundering Inquiry Must Consider Civil Liberties and Human Rights
WHAT: BCCLA at Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC WHEN: October 26, 2020, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm PT WHERE: Hearings will take place via videoconferencing.  A livestream of the […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: BCCLA to argue for human rights and civil liberties at Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER – COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – On Monday, May 25, 2020, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (“BCCLA”) will fight to ensure that the rights and civil […]
PRESS RELEASE: BCCLA raises serious concerns about privacy rights at B.C.’s public inquiry into money laundering
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER, B.C. – On February 25, 2020, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will make its opening statement to the Cullen Commission, the public inquiry into […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: BCCLA to make opening statement to Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia, urging that the civil liberties and privacy rights of everyday Canadians be taken into account Â
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER – From Monday, February 24, 2020 to Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association will be making its opening statement to the Cullen […]
PRESS RELEASE: Coalition Issues Open Letter to BC Solicitor General Opposing the Community Safety Act
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER – On May 23, 2019 a broad alliance of groups and individuals issued a joint letter to BC’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, urging […]
Victory at the BC Court of Appeal on civil forfeiture procedure
Vancouver – On February 21, 2014, the BC Court of Appeal released an oral judgment in Director of Civil Forfeiture v. Lloydsmith. This case concerns a claim made by the […]
BC Court of Appeal to release judgment on civil forfeiture case
Vancouver – On February 20, 2014, the BC Court of Appeal will deliver oral reasons for judgment in Director of Civil Forfeiture v. Lloydsmith. The case was heard on February […]
Ontario man can’t get $10K in suspected drug money back, judge rules
By Allison Jones/ CTVnews Published on February 17, 2014 A man from North Bay, Ont., cannot reclaim $10,000 in suspected drug money that police seized after they found it […]
Civil forfeiture wrong when no criminal charges laid: critics
By Denise Ryan/Â Vancouver Sun Published on February 16, 2014 Â The B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office is pursuing civil cases even when there is not enough evidence to uphold criminal […]
