Supreme Court of Canada to rule on warrantless search and seizure case
For immediate release OTTAWA – Tomorrow, March 17, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada will issue its decision in R. v. Paterson. Among other issues, the case considers whether there […]
Surveillance scandals break while government presses for more surveillance powers
From bad to… worse Quebec has just announced a public inquiry examining admissions by the province’s two largest police forces that they have been spying on journalists. These revelations […]
BCCLA to appear at Supreme Court of Canada in warrantless search and seizure case
For immediate release OTTAWA – Tomorrow, November 2, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear oral arguments in R. v. Paterson. Among other issues, the case considers whether there […]
Celebratory Soiree: 25 Years of BC FIPA!
The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (BC FIPA) is turning 25 years old, and they’re having a celebration! Over the past 25 years, BC FIPA has made major […]
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”. […]
2016 BC Information Summit
Come listen to BCCLA’s Director of Policy, Michael Vonn speak at the 2016 B.C. Information Summit on the topic of surveillance by private citizens.
Where Did the Stingray Inquiry Go?Â
[box title=”” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#000000″ border_style=”solid” align=”left”]On Monday, July 25, 2016 BCCLA Policy Director Micheal Vonn will be speaking at the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law conference in […]
Media Advisory: Civil Liberties Watchdog Argues in Federal Court for Release of Documents on Unlawful Spying On Canadians
Canadian Surveillance Agency seeks to suppress information about its activities June 22, 2016 Attention News Editors: Tomorrow, Thursday, June 23, 2016, the BC Civil Liberties Association will appear in Federal Court to […]
Media Release: Civil Liberties Watchdog Fights in Federal Court for Release of Documents on Illegal Spying On Canadians
Canadian Surveillance Agency seeks to suppress information about its activities For immediate release OTTAWA (June 2, 2016) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) appeared in federal court yesterday and […]