The Police: Freedom of expression and freedom of information
Policy Director Micheal Vonn writes for the Centre for Free Expression
What Happens If You Don’t Provide Your Cellphone Password to Border Agents?Â
A highly anticipated case about border officials demanding passwords for electronic devices came in with a bang and went out with hardly a peep. Alain Philippon was arrested in March […]
Stingray surveillance: more of the story
After an immensely frustrating back-n’-forth with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), we are starting to get at least some information about the VPD’s use of surveillance devices known as “Stingrays”. […]
BCCLAÂ reacts to court ruling that pair charged with terrorism offenses were entrapped by the RCMP
VANCOUVER (July 29, 2016) – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association reacted to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the RCMP entrapped two Surrey residents who were convicted of placing a […]
Victory: deportation is not entertainment
In 2013 the BCCLA joined a coalition of impacted families, human rights groups and community organizers advocating for the cancellation of the “Border Security” reality TV show. Today, we are celebrating […]
“Border Security” TV show finally cancelled after Privacy Commissioner rules CBSA acted illegally
“Border Security” TV show finally cancelled after Privacy Commissioner rules CBSA acted illegally CBSA treatment of undocumented migrant workers sparked public outcry and privacy complaint. VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories – […]
Media Release: Second death in CBSA custody in a week raises urgent questions, rights watchdogs say
CBSA the only police force in Canada without independent accountability For immediate release TORONTO (March 15, 2016) – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Canadian Association of Refugee […]
Media Release: Human rights groups react to news of another death in immigration detention
For immediate release Toronto, ON (March 8, 2016) – Human rights organizations across the country reacted today to news that an individual has died while in the custody of the Canadian Border […]
Repeal Bill C-51 Conference
“Repeal Bill C-51 Conference” & Discussion on how to ensure repeal DATE:        Sunday, February 28th, 2016 PLACE:     12:30 p.m. SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings Street, Room 2270 Program: Official Musqueam Welcome by Audrey Siegl PANEL […]
In praise of police judo
JUDO, THE GENTLE WAY During law school, I contemplated going on to do a Master’s Degree in Criminology at Oxford. I even pitched the head of the department with a […]