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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
New legislation needed to protect free expression from SLAPP suits
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) represent a real and present danger to the exercise of free expression in this province of British Columbia, and across Canada. British Columbians know […]
Day 3 in Bangkok: On The True North Strong and (Not Always) Free
The BCCLA has been invited by the United Nations to a special meeting of experts, held in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the treatment of the rights of communities and […]
Day 2 in Bangkok: More Mining, More Problems (For Free Assembly & Expression)
The BCCLA has been invited by the United Nations to a special meeting of experts, held in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the treatment of the rights of communities and demonstrators […]
Bulletin from Bangkok: Protest Rights and Extractive Industry
The BCCLA has been invited by the United Nations to a special meeting of experts, held in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the treatment of the rights of communities and demonstrators […]
BCCLA at United Nations to slam new bill that would turn peaceful protesters into criminals
Rights group invited to Bangkok for expert consultation in UN investigation of political rights violations in the context of natural resource development BANGKOK, Thailand (December 15, 2014) – The BC […]
BCCLA applauds decision to drop bogus contempt charges amid uncertainty
VANCOUVER (November 27, 2014) – Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted this afternoon to the decision of the BC Supreme Court to throw out contempt […]