BCCLA asks Translink to investigate free expression issue, again
The BCCLA has written to ask Translink and the Transit Police to investigate allegations that the transit system has again infringed on basic free expression rights. A group of political […]
BCCLA @ Media Democracy Day
Visit the BCCLA at the Media Democracy Day Fair! Media Democracy Day (MDD) is about democratization both through the media, and of the media. This means using the media […]
Vancouver Pride Parade
The BCCLA Marching  Troupe is once again taking to the streets in the Vancouver Pride Parade!  This colourful ensemble will be celebrating 50 years of fighting for rights and freedoms […]
Sunset Beach Festival
The BCCLA is celebrating Pride in Vancouver at the Sunset Beach Festival! Celebrations start at 11am and continue during and after the Parade at the Sunset Beach Pride Festival. Over […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on freedom of expression in defamation cases
Ottawa – On Wednesday, April 18, the Supreme Court of Canada will be rendering its decisions in two cases: Richard C. Breeden, et al. v. Conrad Black, et al. and […]
Civil Liberties Association Supports School Trustee Candidates’ Right to Campaign in Public Space Near Schools
The BCCLA is supporting the right of School Trustee Candidates to campaign in public space, including distributing leaflets at the entrance to schools. Last week the Victoria Confederation of Parents […]
The BC Civil Liberties Association Clarifies its Position on “Occupy Vancouver”
The BCCLA’s position on “Occupy Vancouver” has been clear, notwithstanding misrepresentations of it in certain reporting on our recent press release: http://www.bccla.org/pressreleases/11Occupy.html 1) The BCCLA calls on the City of […]
BCCLA Calls on City to Celebrate Free Speech Use on Public Property
The City of Vancouver can lead the world in showing respect for freedom of expression and assembly by how it treats the “Occupy” global protest movement, says the BC Civil […]
Unprecedented gathering of civil liberties groups scheduled for Calgary
Civil liberties groups from across Canada are gathering for the first time in more than forty years to respond to what they call unprecedented threats to rights and freedoms. The […]
BCCLA Applauds Appeal Court Decision to Strike Down Third Party Election Gag Law
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is pleased that the B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed the B.C. government’s appeal of a finding that the provisions of Bill 42 relating […]
