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Much of the public discussion about Bill C-51 has focused on its implications for rights to protest and dissent, and with good reason – between the proposed Security of […]
The Secret Trial 5: film screening and panel discussion (Vancouver)
Carmen K. M. Cheung, Senior Counsel at the BC Civil Liberties Association, and the filmmakers of The Secret Trial 5 will engage in a panel discussion following a screening of […]
The right to dissent under Bill C-51: public forum
A public forum hosted by StopWar.ca will be held to discuss the implications of Bill C-51 and the right to dissent under this Bill. BCCLA’s Senior Counsel, Carmen Cheung will […]
Advisory regarding Protest Canada website
It has come to our attention that BCCLA’s logo (as well as a quote and photo of BCCLA’s Senior Counsel) has been included on a website regarding protests against Bill […]
“Either you’re with us, or you are with the terrorists”
In this post, the National Security Blog breaks the fourth wall to share with our readers some observations after a morning on Parliament Hill before the House Standing Committee on […]
Vancouver Day of Action Against Bill C-51
BC Civil Liberties Association Executive Director Josh Paterson will be speaking at the Vancouver Day of Action To Stand Against Bill C-51 this weekend. The day of action is linked […]
8 things you need to know about Bill C-51
By Alyssa Stryker, BCCLA Caseworker, and Carmen Cheung, BCCLA Senior Counsel A condensed version of this piece first appeared in The Tyee. At over 60 pages, Bill C-51 – the […]
UBC BARtalk: panel discussion on Bill C-51
On March 19, the Terry Project will be hosting a BARtalk on the recently proposed anti-terrorism legislation, Bill C-51. The panel will introduce the issue to students and will […]
Public meeting: new anti-terror legislation – a threat to the rights of all Canadians?
The Stand up for the North Committee is hosting a public meeting to discuss the new anti-terror legislation as proposed by the federal government. There will be an introductory presentation […]
C-51: Panel discussion on the anti-terror bill
On March 24th, a panel of legal experts and political scientists will explore the ramifications of Bill C-51, anti-terror legislation currently making its way through the House of Commons. […]