RELEASE: Canadian rights groups decry limited Parliamentary Committee hearings for Bill C-51, proposed major national security reforms
For immediate release Rights groups across Canada reacted with alarm and deep concern to the news that the government has brought forward a motion limiting study of Bill C-51, the […]
Avis aux mĂ©dias: Les groupes canadiens de dĂ©fense des droits humains dĂ©noncent la courte pĂ©riode d’audiences du comitĂ© parlementaire pour l’Ă©tude du Projet de loi C 51 et des principales rĂ©formes proposĂ©es concernant la sĂ©curitĂ© nationale
26 fĂ©vrier, 2015 Pour diffusion immĂ©diate Les groupes de dĂ©fense des droits humains de tout le Canada ont rĂ©agi avec inquiĂ©tude et se sont dits fortement prĂ©occupĂ©s après que le […]
Accountability now
This morning, a veritable who’s who of Canada’s leading jurists and public officials issued a powerful statement  calling for robust national security review and oversight. This case for accountability […]
Avis aux médias: Des groupes de défense des droits de la personne accueillent favorablement la déclaration d’éminents Canadiens et Canadiennes demandant des mécanismes de contrôle et d’examen des activités de sécurité nationale
19 fĂ©vrier 2015 Pour diffusion immĂ©diate Ce matin, un groupe de 22 Ă©minents Canadiens et Canadiennes, comprenant d’anciens premiers ministres, ministres de la Justice, solliciteurs gĂ©nĂ©raux, juges de la Cour […]
RELEASE: Rights groups welcome statement from eminent Canadians calling for review and oversight of national security activities
For immediate release Today, a group of 22 eminent Canadians, comprised of former Prime Ministers, Ministers of Justice, Ministers of Public Safety, Solicitors General, Supreme Court of Canada Justices, and […]
Amnesty International UBC: Taking a Stand Against Torture Panel
On March 14, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Amnesty International UBC will be holding a public conference. The conference theme will engage Amnesty International’s recently released Human Rights […]
RELEASE – One year after LucĂa Vega JimĂ©nez’s death, rights organizations condemn federal failure to make CBSA accountable
Immigration detainees still at risk, say groups VANCOUVER and MONTRÉAL (February 12, 2015) – A year after Canadians learned of the death of LucĂa Vega JimĂ©nez in immigration detention, human […]
Reasons to worry about the new, unnecessary anti-terror bill
On Friday, the federal government introduced Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act 2015, which will dramatically expand the powers of Canada’s national security agencies and violate the rights of Canadians […]
RELEASE: BCCLA reacts to sweeping new anti-terror bill
January 30, 2015 VANCOUVER – This morning the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) – the organization that is currently suing the federal government over allegations of warrantless electronic surveillance of […]
Making Privacy Meaningful in a Digital Age
By Kassie Seaby, University of Ottawa Law Student and BCCLA Volunteer, and Raji Mangat, BCCLA Counsel It is beyond trite to say that we live in a digital age. For […]