BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court Upholds Law that Undermines Jury Diversity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory): The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision today in R. v. Chouhan, a critical […]
BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court Rules that Law Restricting Youth Appeal Rights is Constitutional
Ottawa, ON (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory): The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision today in C.P. v. Her Majesty the Queen. The Court determined […]
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 […]
BCCLA Reacts: Supreme Court of Canada Rules Law Abolishing Peremptory Challenges is Constitutional Â
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed that the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the law abolishing peremptory challenges […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Fight for Jury Diversity Â
What: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in case of R. v. Chouhan to argue for jury diversity When: October 7, 2020 at 9:30 am EST / 6:30 […]
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: Civil liberties watchdog files access to information request seeking transparency on BC’s Community Safety Act
The BCCLA has filed an access to information request with the BC government seeking transparency on the projected costs of the proposed Community Safety Act (“the Act”). The law was […]
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 […]