Media Advisory: BCCLA to Defend Human Rights in Closing Submissions at Cullen Commission
For Immediate Release What: BCCLA to provide closing oral submissions at Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC When: Closing submissions for participants are scheduled for October 15, […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA at Federal Court of Appeal to defend free expression in website blocking case
For Immediate Release WHAT:Â BCCLA at Federal Court of Appeal to intervene in case of Teksavvy Solutions Inc v Bell Media Inc. to raise free expression concerns against “site-blocking” orders WHEN:Â March […]
BCCLA Reacts: Privacy Investigation Finds Law Enforcement Agencies in Canada Used Illegal Mass Surveillance Software Tool
For immediate release In light of today’s report from four privacy commissioners regarding the illegal practices of Clearview AI, the BC Civil Liberties Association reiterates its call for a ban […]
PRESS RELEASE: Civil Liberties Group and Advocates Condemn RCMP Spying; Cite Unconstitutional Chilling Effect across Canada
For Immediate Release December 15, 2020 – Ottawa, ON (Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) condemns the actions of the RCMP spying on Indigenous and climate […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA to Question Witnesses on Civil Asset Forfeiture at Cullen Commission
WHAT:Â BCCLA at the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC hearings on civil asset forfeiture WHEN:Â December 14-18, 2020 9:30 am – 1:30 pm PST (except December 17th, 2020, […]
Media Advisory: Civil Liberties Group to Argue that Money Laundering Inquiry Must Consider Civil Liberties and Human Rights
WHAT: BCCLA at Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC WHEN: October 26, 2020, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm PT WHERE: Hearings will take place via videoconferencing.  A livestream of the […]
Media Advisory:Â Civil liberties watchdog at Supreme Court of Canada to argue for balancing open court principle with privacy rights
What: BCCLA appearing at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in case of Estate of Bernard and Honey Sherman v. Kevin Donovan to argue for balancing open court principle with protection of privacy […]
PRESS RELEASE: BCCLA raises serious concerns about privacy rights at B.C.’s public inquiry into money laundering
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER, B.C. – On February 25, 2020, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will make its opening statement to the Cullen Commission, the public inquiry into […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: BCCLA to make opening statement to Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia, urging that the civil liberties and privacy rights of everyday Canadians be taken into account Â
For Immediate Release VANCOUVER – From Monday, February 24, 2020 to Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association will be making its opening statement to the Cullen […]
The Good News about Old News: De-Indexing Helps Individuals and Preserves Access
This is an ethical dilemma for Edmonds, who is a “firm believer in second chances and giving people the opportunity to reintegrate.” Given understandable empathy and concern for the individuals […]
