Updated: Ten Things You Need to Know About the Changes to Canadian Citizenship
At the beginning of June, the very nature of Canadian citizenship was altered as a major portion of Bill C-24 went into effect, officially creating a two-tier citizenship system. […]
It’s official – second class citizenship goes into effect
Last Friday, part of Bill C-24 went into effect, officially creating a two-tier citizenship system. As a result of this new law, dual citizens and people who have immigrated to […]
Media advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge to BC’s drinking and driving law
For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in Goodwin, et al. v. British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles). The Court will consider whether […]
Media advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule in wrongful conviction case
For immediate release Ottawa – On Friday May 1, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decision in Henry v. HMTQ. Among the issues the Court is considering […]
Elephants in the court
The good news first Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down mandatory minimum sentences for crimes involving prohibited and restricted firearms in its ruling on R. v. Nur and R. v. Charles. […]
Media advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule in mandatory minimum cases
For immediate release Ottawa – On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decisions in R. v. Nur and R. v. Charles. Among the issues […]
The Secret Trial 5: film screening and panel discussion (Vancouver)
Carmen K. M. Cheung, Senior Counsel at the BC Civil Liberties Association, and the filmmakers of The Secret Trial 5 will engage in a panel discussion following a screening of […]
Media advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association at Supreme Court of Canada in case involving extradition of a Quebec mother
For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in M. M. v. Minister of Justice, which concerns a request for extradition by the United […]
C-51: Panel discussion on the anti-terror bill
On March 24th, a panel of legal experts and political scientists will explore the ramifications of Bill C-51, anti-terror legislation currently making its way through the House of Commons. […]
RELEASE: BCCLA reacts to sweeping new anti-terror bill
January 30, 2015 VANCOUVER – This morning the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) – the organization that is currently suing the federal government over allegations of warrantless electronic surveillance of […]