BCCLA Says Federal Government Must Bring Khadr Home
In the wake of this week’s firing and rehiring, of Omar Khadr’s American military lawyer, the BCCLA again demanded the child soldier’s repatriation. “The American military trial processes relating to […]
BCCLA Supports Prevention of Torture Act
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is supporting the introduction of the Prevention of Torture Act by the NDP’s Dawn Black in the House of Commons today. The Prevention of Torture […]
Iaccobuci Inquiry
Ottawa and Vancouver – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has informed Commissioner Frank Iacobucci that it will immediately withdraw from the Iacobucci Inquiry due to concerns over the secret […]
HOTTIES and NAUGHTIES for 2006
HOTTIES: Maher Arar and Monia Mazigh In recognition of their dignified and courageous battle to clear Maher’s name and to reform Canadian security procedures. Dugald Christie For challenging the tax […]
BCCLA calls for investigation on use of the notorious U.S. “No-fly List” within Canada
Maher Arar, Canada’s most famous victim of torture, was unable to use an automated Air Canada check-in kiosk and flagged for “selected security screening” flying from Montreal to Edmonton. This […]
Arar Inquiry, Factual Inquiry: Joint Submission of the Intervenors, November 2, 2005.
Joint Intervenors’ Reply Submission to the Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar. Read the Submission here>>
Our Civil Liberties HOTTIES and NAUGHTIES for 2005
HOTTIES Maher Arar Long stemmed roses for the sacrifice Mr. Arar has made to fight for justice for the torture he endured in Syria and to secure a desperately needed […]
BCCLA calls for investigation into Canada’s complicity in torture
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the Prime Minister to move immediately to appoint an independent investigator to probe what appears to be a pattern of Canadian […]
National security concerns must be balanced against liberties to avoid abuse. Article in Vancouver Sun
Trust Us. We’re in the business of national security. In our war on terrorism, this now familiar refrain comes from every quarter of our national security establishment. National security activities […]
Commission of Inquiry into the actions of Canadian officials in relation to Maher Arar
I. Introduction I. The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (www.bccla.org) The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (the “BCCLA” or “Association”) is Canada’s oldest active civil liberties organization. The mandate of the […]
