BCCLA reacts to Supreme Court’s decision on BC’s election gag law
For immediate release Ottawa, ON – The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified today that the freedom of expression rights of individuals engaged in political expression during an election campaign […]
Panel – Protecting the Right to Protest: Free Speech versus Corporate Power
What: Panel discussion –Â Protecting the Right to Protest: Free Speech versus Corporate Power When: February 16, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Where:Â Vancouver Public Library – 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, […]
Whose streets? Our streets!
Here are some quick tips from our 2014 Annual Report to help you safely exercise your right to protest. At the BCCLA we believe that the protest is a critical […]
BCCLA reacts to Supreme Court decision on fracking critic’s free speech claim
(le français suit) The BCCLA is concerned that the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision today in the case of Ernst v Alberta Energy Regulator is a step in the wrong […]
Rights groups react to Federal Court decision on citizenship revocation moratorium
For immediate release VANCOUVER/TORONTO – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) are disappointed that the Federal Court has denied their application for a […]
BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to argue for stringent test to admit fragile evidenceÂ
For immediate release OTTAWA –Tomorrow, November 3, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear oral arguments in R. v. Bradshaw, a case that considers the threshold admissibility of hearsay […]
The international human rights challenge of arbitrary revocation of citizenship
Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the BCCLA, will speak at an event in London, England, on the Canada’s citizenship revocation legislation and the fight to challenge it. His talk […]
Panel: “From “Hands Up! Don’t Shoot!” to “I Can’t Breathe” — Is the Air Clearer North of the Border?”
Recently, nationwide protests, vigils, “die ins” and marches in Canada and the U.S. have escalated dialogue about racial profiling and police brutality. More generally, there has been a focus on […]
Celebratory Soiree: 25 Years of BC FIPA!
The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (BC FIPA) is turning 25 years old, and they’re having a celebration! Over the past 25 years, BC FIPA has made major […]
Supreme Court to rule in plea bargain case
October 20, 2016 For Immediate Release Ottawa – Tomorrow, October 21, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will issues its decision in the case of R. v. Anthony-Cook. The case […]