Conscientious Objection: the Writing and Speeches of Bob Rowan
On Conscientious Objection As you read this essay you will soon recognize that it heavily reflects its period of writing (completed in late 1968). WWII was only 23 years ago, […]
SCC to rule on free expression at a picket line
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Friday, November 15, 2013 in Information and Privacy Commissioner, et al. v. United Food and Commercial Workers, Local […]
John Howard Society Annual Conference: Solitary Confinement and Mental Health
Litigation Director Grace Pastine will speak at the upcoming John Howard Society Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting. On Sunday, October 6 at 10:30am, Grace will speak on the subject of […]
BCCLA takes University of Victoria to court on free speech
The BCCLA and a member of a University of Victoria pro-life club (Youth Protecting Youth) have filed a constitutional lawsuit naming the University of Victoria and its Student Society, seeking […]
BCCLA opposes Quebec proposal to ban religious symbols
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is announcing its opposition to the Quebec government’s proposal to create a “values charter” that would ban public sector workers from wearing many kinds […]
City of Victoria ‘code of conduct’ for Councillors would censor important speech
This morning the City of Victoria’s Government and Priorities Committee of Council will consider a motion to adopt a code of conduct for its city Councillors. While we agree that […]
Sunshine Summit: Who`s Defending Your Right to Know?
What secrets is our government keeping? And who is protecting your right to know? In recognition of Right to Know Week, the Privacy and Access Council of Canada ask these […]
BCCLA joins call to action on human rights at the winter games in Sochi
Vancouver- The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is joining a Canada-wide coalition of civil society organizations calling on the Canadian government and the Canadian and International Olympics and Paralympics […]
‘Test case’ against defamation laws fails in rural dispute
By Cam Fortems Published August 1, 2013/ kamloopsnews.ca A resident of a rural area near Lytton lost a bid to have a defamation suit against her dismissed, the latest salvo […]
Rights groups speak out for prof accused in France bombing
By Megan Gillis/cnews.com Published July 4, 2013 OTTAWA— Human rights and civil liberties groups are intervening in a former sociology professor’s bid to block his extradition to France in connection […]
