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Canada faces a defining moment:

Canada faces a defining moment:

Canada faces a defining moment: Prime Minister Mark Carney warned at Davos on 20 January…
January 21, 2026
CTV News: More than 80% of inmates in Ontario jails last year were legally innocent, awaiting trial: data

CTV News: More than 80% of inmates in Ontario jails last year were legally innocent, awaiting trial: data

“We at CCLA, like others, we care about public safety,” Rahim said."We just want to…
January 30, 2024
CBC News: Ottawa’s use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests was unreasonable, violated Charter, court rules

CBC News: Ottawa’s use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests was unreasonable, violated Charter, court rules

Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, executive director of the CCLA, said their win sets a clear and…
January 23, 2024
The Guardian: Canada province uses constitutional override to advance pronoun legislation

The Guardian: Canada province uses constitutional override to advance pronoun legislation

“The government of Saskatchewan is threatening to shred a piece of the charter this Tuesday,…
October 17, 2023
CBC: Arctic Bay residents raise concerns after RCMP search mail

CBC: Arctic Bay residents raise concerns after RCMP search mail

Shakir Rahim, a lawyer and director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's criminal justice program,…
August 11, 2023
Newstalk 1010: Ontario police groups, legal advocates call for different approaches to proposed bail reform

Newstalk 1010: Ontario police groups, legal advocates call for different approaches to proposed bail reform

Shakir Rahim, Criminal Justice Program Director, appeared on Newstalk 1010 to discuss proposed bail reform.
August 1, 2023
The Hill Times: National Police Federation, police chiefs association favour bail reform bill, but advocacy groups wary of bail denial as ‘red herring’

The Hill Times: National Police Federation, police chiefs association favour bail reform bill, but advocacy groups wary of bail denial as ‘red herring’

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society are wary of Bill C-48,…
July 24, 2023
CBC: Civil liberties group concerned about ‘domino effect’ of LGBTQ-protection policy review

CBC: Civil liberties group concerned about ‘domino effect’ of LGBTQ-protection policy review

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it's concerned about the fallout of New Brunswick's review…
June 8, 2023
Toronto.com: Fix Canada’s ‘broken’ bail system by giving more people bail, and more supports, some Toronto experts say

Toronto.com: Fix Canada’s ‘broken’ bail system by giving more people bail, and more supports, some Toronto experts say

“The denial of bail should not be seen as the solution to public safety risks”…
June 1, 2023
The Maple: Tightened Bail Restrictions Unlikely To Curb Violent Crime, Experts Warn

The Maple: Tightened Bail Restrictions Unlikely To Curb Violent Crime, Experts Warn

In January, the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) and the Canadian Civil Liberties…
May 25, 2023
The Globe and Mail: The flip side of bail reform in Canada

The Globe and Mail: The flip side of bail reform in Canada

But as we said earlier this week, an equally important issue – one that politicians…
May 23, 2023
CBC: Justice minister says federal government could not go much further on bail reform

CBC: Justice minister says federal government could not go much further on bail reform

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association said, "We believe that every person in Canada deserves to…
May 21, 2023
CP24: CCLA Says Bill C-48 Will Not Make Public Safer

CP24: CCLA Says Bill C-48 Will Not Make Public Safer

Shakir Rahim appeared on CP24 to discuss his concerns with Bill C-48 and how it…
May 17, 2023
The Agenda: Is Ontario’s Police Watchdog Effective?

The Agenda: Is Ontario’s Police Watchdog Effective?

It's never good news when we learn that the Special Investigations Unit – the SIU…
March 3, 2023
CBC: Court delays not just a New Brunswick problem: civil liberties lawyer

CBC: Court delays not just a New Brunswick problem: civil liberties lawyer

Shakir Rahim, a lawyer and director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's criminal justice program,…
March 1, 2023
The Globe and Mail: B.C. bail policy change raises Charter concerns

The Globe and Mail: B.C. bail policy change raises Charter concerns

After news of the bill's repeal, Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, the executive director and general counsel…
November 24, 2022
CBC News: Ontario government repeals anti-strike law for CUPE education workers

CBC News: Ontario government repeals anti-strike law for CUPE education workers

After news of the bill's repeal, Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, the executive director and general counsel…
November 15, 2022
Toronto Star: It’s time to ditch the notwithstanding clause

Toronto Star: It’s time to ditch the notwithstanding clause

But recently, the Quebec and Ontario governments have shown an alarming trend to resort to…
November 2, 2022
The Guardian: Canada court rules random traffic stops are racist and unconstitutional

The Guardian: Canada court rules random traffic stops are racist and unconstitutional

A Canadian court has ruled that random traffic stops violate the country’s charter, striking down…
October 26, 2022
CTV News: Denying bail to reduce B.C. crime a ‘dangerous’ proposition: Canadian Civil Liberties Association

CTV News: Denying bail to reduce B.C. crime a ‘dangerous’ proposition: Canadian Civil Liberties Association

The way crime and the bail system are being talked about in B.C is being…
October 13, 2022
BBC News: Freedom Convoy: Trudeau to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

BBC News: Freedom Convoy: Trudeau to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

"The protests needed to be addressed but the government also had an obligation to comply…
October 13, 2022
The Guardian: ‘Asleep at the wheel’: Canada police’s spyware admission raises alarm

The Guardian: ‘Asleep at the wheel’: Canada police’s spyware admission raises alarm

An admission from Canada’s national police force that it routinely uses powerful spyware to surveil…
July 15, 2022
Toronto Sun: Opinion – Prohibiting demonstrations will stamp out social justice activism

Toronto Sun: Opinion – Prohibiting demonstrations will stamp out social justice activism

It’s one of the oldest plays in the book — a crisis is followed by…
April 8, 2022
Daily Caller: Canadian Civil Liberties Association Sues Government After Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

Daily Caller: Canadian Civil Liberties Association Sues Government After Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

The CCLA is specifically planning to sue over the invocation of the Emergencies Act.
February 18, 2022
CBC: Canadian Civil Liberties Association to sue federal government over Emergencies Act

CBC: Canadian Civil Liberties Association to sue federal government over Emergencies Act

CCLA says government's decision to invoke act infringes on Canadians' Charter rights.
February 17, 2022
The Record: Civil liberties group files suit over use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests

The Record: Civil liberties group files suit over use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests

The CCLA says the federal Liberals are invoking the act when the law’s own terms…
February 17, 2022
CBC: Canadian Civil Liberties Association to sue federal government over Emergencies Act

CBC: Canadian Civil Liberties Association to sue federal government over Emergencies Act

"Emergency powers cannot and must not be normalized," said CCLA executive director Noa Mendelsohn.
February 17, 2022
CTV News: Canadian Civil Liberties Association takes federal government to court over Emergencies Act

CTV News: Canadian Civil Liberties Association takes federal government to court over Emergencies Act

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is taking the federal government to court.
February 17, 2022
Daily Hive: Canadian Civil Liberties Association to sue federal government over Emergencies Act

Daily Hive: Canadian Civil Liberties Association to sue federal government over Emergencies Act

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) announced Thursday it plans to sue the federal government.
February 17, 2022
Toronto Star: Civil liberties group files suit over use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests

Toronto Star: Civil liberties group files suit over use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests

The CCLA says the federal Liberals are invoking the act when the law’s own terms…
February 17, 2022
Toronto Star: PM says Emergencies Act is ‘last resort,’ civil liberties group files court action

Toronto Star: PM says Emergencies Act is ‘last resort,’ civil liberties group files court action

The federal government faced a constitutional challenge Thursday over its historic invocation of the Emergencies…
February 17, 2022
New York Post: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau slammed for invoking emergency powers to stop protests

New York Post: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau slammed for invoking emergency powers to stop protests

Canadian Prime Minister has been criticized by civil liberties groups and politicians for invoking emergency…
February 16, 2022
The Globe and Mail: Ottawa pushes ahead with Emergencies Act as border protests end

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa pushes ahead with Emergencies Act as border protests end

The federal government is pushing ahead with sweeping Emergencies Act powers.
February 16, 2022
Fox News: Trudeau’s declaration ‘bypasses the democratic process’: Civil liberties expert

Fox News: Trudeau’s declaration ‘bypasses the democratic process’: Civil liberties expert

The civil liberties leader argued the Canadian government already has the tools to deal with…
February 16, 2022
City News: Concerns over PM’s move to invoke Emergencies Act

City News: Concerns over PM’s move to invoke Emergencies Act

'It threatens our democracy,' Canadian Civil Liberties Association says about the Emergencies Act.
February 15, 2022
The New York Times: Trudeau Declares National Emergency to End Trucker Protests

The New York Times: Trudeau Declares National Emergency to End Trucker Protests

Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, executive director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, criticized Mr. Trudeau’s actions.
February 15, 2022
CP24: Did we need to invoke the Emergency Measures Act?

CP24: Did we need to invoke the Emergency Measures Act?

Noa Mendelsohn Aviv of the CCLA says Trudeau hasn't actually justified use of the Emergencies…
February 15, 2022
Global News: CCLA warns normalizing emergency legislation threatens democracy, civil liberties

Global News: CCLA warns normalizing emergency legislation threatens democracy, civil liberties

There are some concerns about the federal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act.
February 15, 2022
Toronto Star: Should people who have been convicted of crimes get automatic pardons when they have served their sentences?

Toronto Star: Should people who have been convicted of crimes get automatic pardons when they have served their sentences?

Canada needs to automatically pardon people convicted of crimes to reduce the barriers they face…
January 11, 2022
City News: Proposal for mandatory vaccine policy troubling for civil liberties group

City News: Proposal for mandatory vaccine policy troubling for civil liberties group

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says a widespread mandatory vaccine policy from any province would…
January 10, 2022
CBC: Pandemic restrictions are due for a rethink, civil liberties group says

CBC: Pandemic restrictions are due for a rethink, civil liberties group says

Cara Zwibel, ​director of the fundamental freedoms program with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, said…
December 14, 2021
Voice Online: CCLA launches latest tool to combat carding and racial profiling

Voice Online: CCLA launches latest tool to combat carding and racial profiling

“Racial profiling has a devastating impact on the lives of too many Black and Indigenous…
December 13, 2021
The Hill Times: Automatic pardon bill hailed by experts as ‘most significant’ justice reform in a long time

The Hill Times: Automatic pardon bill hailed by experts as ‘most significant’ justice reform in a long time

“Ultimately, we think an application-based system puts people through unnecessary red tape at a time…
December 8, 2021
Toronto Star: Liberals’ bill to tackle over-incarceration of Indigenous and Black people called a missed opportunity

Toronto Star: Liberals’ bill to tackle over-incarceration of Indigenous and Black people called a missed opportunity

“I think repealing some (mandatory minimum sentences) and not all is a missed opportunity to…
December 8, 2021
CBC: Elections Alberta says fraudulent social media posts sought to damage agency’s reputation

CBC: Elections Alberta says fraudulent social media posts sought to damage agency’s reputation

Cara Zwibel, a lawyer and director with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, says it would…
December 8, 2021
Global News: Quantity and quality of education for detained Ontario youth varies: report

Global News: Quantity and quality of education for detained Ontario youth varies: report

The quantity and quality of education offered to youth in Ontario’s detention centres varies greatly…
November 30, 2021
The Suburban: Quebec police violent arrest of Black teen caught on video

The Suburban: Quebec police violent arrest of Black teen caught on video

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association‘s Noa Mendelsohn Aviv said, “The officers’ actions are inexcusable. They…
November 29, 2021
New York Times: 2 Canadian Journalists Arrested at Indigenous Protest Are Freed on Bail

New York Times: 2 Canadian Journalists Arrested at Indigenous Protest Are Freed on Bail

“The Canadian public has a right to know what is happening on the site, and…
November 22, 2021
Toronto Star: Ontario is developing a digital ID program for its citizens. The process needs more transparency, privacy experts say

Toronto Star: Ontario is developing a digital ID program for its citizens. The process needs more transparency, privacy experts say

“All the right words are being said, and all the right issues are being discussed,…
November 18, 2021
Inter News Cast

Inter News Cast

NSW Health investigates possible COVID-19 transmission in hotel quarantine
June 15, 2021
Inter News Cast

Inter News Cast

‘The ETHOS of Forgiveness is what made America’ – Jason Whitlock and Steve Deace on…
June 15, 2021
Toronto

Toronto

COVID tickets under legal scrutiny
June 15, 2021
CBC:

CBC:

Ontario walks back new policing powers following pushback.
May 7, 2021
Indo-Canadian Voice:

Indo-Canadian Voice:

National Council of Canadian Muslims and CCLA appealing Bill 21 decision.
May 6, 2021
CTV News: Kitchener

CTV News: Kitchener

Waterloo Region, Guelph adjust to changing provincial restrictions
April 18, 2021
Salt Wire

Salt Wire

Civil liberties group questions Nova Scotia's moves to curb outbreak
March 24, 2021
CBC

CBC

Hundreds contest fines related to COVID-19 regulations
September 2, 2020
The Lawyer Daily

The Lawyer Daily

Key pandemic legislation puts Ontario in ‘emergency purgatory,’ says OBA panellist
August 31, 2020
Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Journal

Legal groups blast 'unconstitutional' Bill 10 during committee meeting
August 27, 2020
Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Journal

Legal groups blast 'unconstitutional' Bill 10 during committee meeting
August 27, 2020
Kitchener Today

Kitchener Today

Why did police access personal health information? MPP Lindo has questions
August 23, 2020
Kawartha 411

Kawartha 411

Kawartha Lakes Police asked to explain “extremely high” access to Coronavirus testing database
August 20, 2020
CBC

CBC

Concerns that Hamilton police accessing COVID-19 test data is 'invasion of privacy'
August 20, 2020
Brantford Expositor

Brantford Expositor

Health information accessed by police
August 20, 2020
CBC

CBC

Guelph Police use of COVID-19 database 'abnormally high,' human rights groups say
August 19, 2020
CBC

CBC

London Police snooped on personal health data 10,475 times in 4 months
August 19, 2020
CBC

CBC

Why were police in Thunder Bay, Ont. so curious about your COVID-19 status? Civil rights…
August 19, 2020
Global News

Global News

City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service accessed coronavirus database more than 1,000 times
August 19, 2020
MSN

MSN

Police board wants info on London police’s ‘abnormally high’ use of COVID-19 database
August 19, 2020
Global News

Global News

Human rights groups concerned over Thunder Bay police’s ‘abnormally high’ access of COVID-19 data
August 19, 2020
The London Free Press

The London Free Press

Watchdog seeks audit of heavy London police use of COVID-19 database
August 19, 2020
CTV News

CTV News

Ontario COVID-19 database accessed a combined 5,000 times by police in Guelph and Waterloo
August 19, 2020
Ottawa Citizen

Ottawa Citizen

COVID-19: Ottawa registers first death in weeks; OPH launches webpage for info for parents
August 18, 2020
CTV

CTV

Enforcement versus endurance in B.C.'s pandemic response
August 18, 2020
CTV News Toronto

CTV News Toronto

Ontario ends police access to COVID-19 database after legal challenge
August 17, 2020
The Spec

The Spec

Criticizing Atlantic Canada for protecting its citizens is ridiculous
August 14, 2020
Salt Wire

Salt Wire

Arbitrary law or necessary decision? Judge to rule on Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 travel ban
August 12, 2020
Niagara This Week

Niagara This Week

Today’s coronavirus news: Canada won’t cut corners on COVID-19 vaccine, Tam says; B.C. to delay…
August 11, 2020
660 City News

660 City News

Mandate or educate? Debating mandatory masks and enforcement
July 21, 2020
Huffington Post

Huffington Post

Refugee Shares Story Of Living Through Pandemic In Homeless Shelter
July 20, 2020
Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Journal

Health legislation committee to invite civil liberties groups and Hinshaw to testify but not unions…
July 17, 2020
CTV News Toronto

CTV News Toronto

Groups launch legal action against Ontario for sharing COVID-19 data with police
July 17, 2020
CBC

CBC

Legal groups launch court application over sharing of COVID-19 test data with police
July 16, 2020
CBC

CBC

New rules for collecting contact tracing info coming amid privacy concerns
July 16, 2020
Global News

Global News

Rights groups fight sharing of COVID-19 status with Ontario police forces in court
July 16, 2020
CBC

CBC

Hairstylists, barbers top list of businesses fined during pandemic
July 12, 2020
Calgary Sun

Calgary Sun

Security concerns linger over province's COVID contract tracing app
July 11, 2020
VICE

VICE

As Canada’s COVID-19 Cases Dwindle, Toronto Moves to Mandate Mask Use
July 1, 2020
National Post

National Post

Danielle Smith: It's time to end the arbitrary enforcement of health orders
June 26, 2020
Global News

Global News

Despite small population, Nova Scotia accounts for high number of coronavirus charges
June 25, 2020
NAR City

NAR City

Almost All Of The COVID-19 Fines In Canada Were Issued In Just 3 Provinces
June 25, 2020
Global News

Global News

Canadians have racked up $13M in coronavirus fines, racial profiling evident: report
June 24, 2020
CBC

CBC

Majority of Canada's $13M in pandemic fines were issued in Quebec, report finds
June 24, 2020
CTV News

CTV News

Millions of dollars in COVID-19 fines disproportionately hurting Black, Indigenous, marginalized groups: report
June 24, 2020
Toronto Sun

Toronto Sun

'OVER-ZEALOUS ENFORCEMENT': Pandemic fines top $13M, study says
June 24, 2020
The Star

The Star

Civil liberties watchdog warns of ‘ugly ticketing pandemic’ during COVID-19 outbreak
June 24, 2020
CBC

CBC

Yukon contractors launch Charter challenge to COVID-19 restrictions
June 17, 2020
CBC

CBC

Mandatory mask laws are spreading in Canada
June 17, 2020
Salt Wire

Salt Wire

Travel ban not currently under reconsideration: Newfoundland Labrador premier
June 15, 2020
CBC

CBC

Can stores refuse my money? Your COVID-19 cash questions answered
June 13, 2020
CBC

CBC

N.W.T. lays 1st charge for violating public health order amid confusion over border rules
June 11, 2020
Soo Today

Soo Today

COVID-19: Privacy experts concerned about next stage of Ontario's reopening plan
June 11, 2020
CBC

CBC

N.W.T.'s previous travel restrictions may infringe on Charter freedoms, admits government
June 10, 2020
CBC

CBC

American exemptions undercut senseless provincial border restrictions, lawyer says
June 10, 2020
Yukon News

Yukon News

Yukon border control measures constitutional, YG says in reply to CCLA letter
June 5, 2020
Salt Wire

Salt Wire

Travel restrictions ‘wreaking havoc’ on P.E.I. mom's reunion with son
June 4, 2020
CBC

CBC

Will oversanitizing weaken my immune system? Your COVID-19 questions answered
June 2, 2020
Financial Post

Financial Post

Privacy watchdog doubts current law completely protects Canadians for COVID-19 apps
June 2, 2020
The Record

The Record

No mask, no service? Not so fast, Premier Ford
May 27, 2020
Salt Wire

Salt Wire

Lawyers challenging Newfoundland and Labrador travel ban want government to show them the science behind…
May 26, 2020
The Star

The Star

Court challenge of Newfoundland and Labrador travel ban to be heard in August
May 26, 2020
The Star

The Star

Toronto stores are reopening despite mounting positive cases. Can you spread coronavirus by handling the…
May 25, 2020
National Post

National Post

Civil liberties group filing Charter challenge over Newfoundland's ban on travel into province
May 22, 2020
Yahoo News

Yahoo News

P.E.I.'s border restrictions questioned as group launches N.L. court challenge
May 22, 2020
Global News

Global News

N.S. woman challenges N.L. travel ban after being denied right to attend mother’s funeral
May 21, 2020
National Post

National Post

Michael Bryant on COVID-19: Provincial border closures are an affront to our history and Constitution
May 21, 2020
CTV News

CTV News

Vacationing in Canada? Here's what your summer holidays might look like
May 21, 2020
CBC

CBC

COVID-19 in Toronto: Lawsuit shelved as city, advocacy groups come to agreement
May 19, 2020
City News Toronto

City News Toronto

City agrees to physical distancing standards in shelters following lawsuit
May 19, 2020
CBC

CBC

COVID-19 in Toronto: Lawsuit shelved as city, advocacy groups come to agreement
May 19, 2020
Guelph Today

Guelph Today

COVID-19: The impact of coronavirus on rights, values
May 17, 2020
The Lawyer Daily

The Lawyer Daily

Bail, sentencing impacted as jail could be ‘death sentence’ during pandemic, lawyer says
May 15, 2020
National Post

National Post

In Canada, Albertans wary of 'Big Brother' with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app
May 13, 2020
Global News

Global News

Coronavirus: Prisoner, human rights groups file lawsuit over federal inmates’ safety
May 12, 2020
CBC

CBC

Canadian Civil Liberties Association looking to challenge Bill 38 amendment
May 11, 2020
Global News

Global News

Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 restrictions cause of concern for Canadian civil liberties
May 10, 2020
LF Press

LF Press

Column: Emergency orders created 'arbitrary patchwork' of rules, some of which don't serve public health
May 7, 2020
The Conversation

The Conversation

The coronavirus is costing us more than just our health and economy
May 6, 2020
Now Toronto

Now Toronto

Toronto opens second recovery site for homeless COVID-19 patients
May 6, 2020
CBC

CBC

T&T Supermarket to require customers wear face coverings
May 6, 2020
The Record

The Record

COVID-19 database allows first responders to know who has tested positive
May 5, 2020
CP 24

CP 24

Air Canada will soon require all passengers to have temperature checked
May 5, 2020
BNN Bloomberg

BNN Bloomberg

'Disproportionate and indiscriminate': Former attorney general of Ontario on fining people in lockdown
May 5, 2020
Times Colonist

Times Colonist

‘Democratic safety valve’ removed by new B.C. order
May 5, 2020
Global News

Global News

Canadians have racked up $5.8M in coronavirus fines, report says
May 4, 2020
CBC

CBC

Got a COVID-related ticket? Here's why some lawyers say you might want to fight it
May 2, 2020
CTV News

CTV News

'Invasion of privacy': Watchdogs concerned about apps tracking COVID-19 patients
May 2, 2020
The Lawyers Daily

The Lawyers Daily

Red flags raised over government sharing personal data of COVID-19 cases with first responders
April 30, 2020
Global News

Global News

Crowded shelter or $880 fine? Homeless face ‘impossible’ coronavirus choice
April 30, 2020
Toronto Sun

Toronto Sun

'MADE ME FEEL LIKE I HAD KILLED SOMEONE': Mom fined $880 for standing on park…
April 29, 2020
CTV News

CTV News

PM Trudeau says any digital contact tracing must be balanced with privacy concerns
April 29, 2020
Toronto Sun

Toronto Sun

Toronto snitch lines lighting up with COVID-19 complaints
April 29, 2020
VICE

VICE

Mom Says She Was Fined $880 For 'Standing Too Long' in a Park With Baby
April 28, 2020
The Lawyers Daily

The Lawyers Daily

Changes to emergency powers in Alberta facing constitutional challenge
April 28, 2020
Rabble

Rabble

Fifty days into the COVID-19 pandemic, and homeless people are still in a desperate situation
April 28, 2020
Toronto Life

Toronto Life

“We’re issuing fewer warnings and more tickets”: Sergeant Jesse Weeks on how police are enforcing…
April 27, 2020
Montreal Gazette

Montreal Gazette

Opinion: COVID-19 situation in prisons requires urgent action
April 27, 2020
Global News

Global News

Fines, snitch lines: Crackdown on coronavirus rule breakers could have consequences
April 27, 2020
Storeys

Storeys

Toronto Secures Over 1,200 Hotel Rooms for Homeless Amid COVID-19
April 27, 2020
CTV News Toronto

CTV News Toronto

Toronto mayor calls charter challenge over shelters amid COVID-19 'disappointing'
April 26, 2020
VICE

VICE

Ontario Cops Can See Who’s Tested Positive for COVID-19, Rights Group Warns
April 25, 2020
CTV News Toronto

CTV News Toronto

City of Toronto sued by homeless advocates arguing shelter spacing violates Charter
April 25, 2020
CBC

CBC

Civil liberties group warns of 'invasion of privacy' after Ontario gives police COVID-19 test data
April 24, 2020
The Star

The Star

COVID-19 database ‘extraordinary’ privacy invasion: civil liberties group
April 24, 2020
National Post

National Post

It's not just civil liberties. Many other charter rights have been violated in COVID-19 pandemic
April 24, 2020
CBC

CBC

Landlord's COVID-19 disclosure request raises privacy questions
April 24, 2020
LF Press

LF Press

EDITORIAL: Privacy and civil liberties don’t vanish during COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Global News

Global News

Coronavirus: Civil liberties group concerned as Ontario cops get IDs of those who test positive
April 24, 2020
Toronto Sun

Toronto Sun

Toronto's COVID-19 snitch line slammed on social media
April 23, 2020
CBC

CBC

Dissent from a distance: How Alberta activists are coping with physical distancing rules
April 23, 2020
National Post

National Post

COVID-19 and the rising costs of social distancing: 'We’ve seen a real escalation'
April 23, 2020
The Lawyers Daily

The Lawyers Daily

Government censorship and pandemic misinformation | Cara Zwibel
April 22, 2020
Nunatsiaq

Nunatsiaq

Nunavut’s ban on gatherings goes too far, says civil liberties watchdog
April 22, 2020
Global News

Global News

Federal government gives up fight against 15 day hard cap on solitary confinement
April 22, 2020
CBC

CBC

Civil liberties organization says N.W.T. public health orders may be unconstitutional
April 21, 2020
Global News

Global News

Coronavirus: Advocates threaten legal action if Toronto doesn’t step up aide for homeless population
April 21, 2020
NNSL

NNSL

‘Vague’ NWT health orders draw ire of civil liberties watchdog
April 20, 2020
The Logic

The Logic

COVID-19 roundup: Are all Ottawa’s cards now on the table?
April 20, 2020
The Star

The Star

$750 for doing chin ups in a park. Sitting on benches banned. Do emergency measures…
April 19, 2020
CTV News

CTV News

Civil Liberties group seeks amnesty for recreational tickets issued during COVID
April 19, 2020
CBC

CBC

Nunavut gov't may amend COVID-19 order banning gatherings after outcry from rights group
April 16, 2020
The Star

The Star

Who will police the COVID-19 police?
April 15, 2020
Global News

Global News

Harsh fines and policing don’t protect people from COVID-19, criminologists say
April 15, 2020
LF Press

LF Press

Canadian Civil Liberties Association put enforcement of pandemic orders under spotlight
April 14, 2020
National Post

National Post

COVID-19 contact tracing: Canadian company says authorities not interested in app that could help with…
April 10, 2020
National Post

National Post

Canada looking to prepare 'surge' force, use cellphone data to contain COVID-19
April 10, 2020
CBC

CBC

Civil liberties need to be monitored amidst pandemic, experts say
April 10, 2020
Edmonton Sun

Edmonton Sun

Ottawa father alleges bylaw officer punched him in the face
April 9, 2020
Ottawa Citizen

Ottawa Citizen

COVID-19: Civil liberties group warns of 'unfair and arbitrary' law enforcement as hefty fines across…
April 8, 2020
National Post

National Post

Chris Selley: Call off the COVID-19 police, most Canadians have behaved very responsibly
April 8, 2020
TSN

TSN

McPhail offers advice for staying safe online while working from home
April 8, 2020
Toronto Sun

Toronto Sun

EDITORIAL: The civil liberties concerns continue
April 8, 2020
CBC

CBC

Dozens fined as city moves to enforce pandemic restrictions
April 6, 2020
Ottawa Citizen

Ottawa Citizen

Bylaw officers write 43 tickets as civil liberties group accuses city of 'overpolicing'
April 6, 2020
QP Briefing

QP Briefing

‘Unconscionable’: Landlord service Naborly draws criticism for creating ‘blacklist’ of tenants who missed April 1…
April 6, 2020
The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail

City of Ottawa accused of going too far with ticketing blitz to enforce physical distancing…
April 6, 2020
The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail

Ontario draws up health-care plan in event hospitals become overcrowded
April 2, 2020
Everything Zoomer

Everything Zoomer

COVID-19 Poll: Older Canadians Overwhelmingly Agree ‘Covidiots’ Should Be Fined, Jailed
April 1, 2020
The Lawyers Daily

The Lawyers Daily

Bar calls for limited release of prison inmates, immigration detainees to stop spread of COVID-19
April 1, 2020
The Star

The Star

The how, when and why of shrinking our freedoms matter
April 1, 2020
Urdu Point

Urdu Point

First Canadian Inmates Contract Novel Coronavirus - Correctional Service
March 31, 2020
Financial Post

Financial Post

Careful, crises are an ideal time for the state to grab powers — we’re already…
March 31, 2020
Times Colonist

Times Colonist

Closed municipal meetings are open: Farnworth order
March 30, 2020
The TYEE

The TYEE

Is it Time to Invoke the Federal Emergencies Act?
March 27, 2020
CBC

CBC

What does COVID-19 mean for your civil liberties? Watchdog group on alert
March 26, 2020
Yahoo News

Yahoo News

Coronavirus 'Will Tear Like Wildfire' Through Canada's Prisons: Activists
March 25, 2020
CBC

CBC

Municipal councils grapple with ways to be transparent during COVID-19
March 25, 2020
CBC

CBC

Senator calls for inmate release to prevent potential prison COVID-19 'disaster'
March 25, 2020
The Star

The Star

Civil rights precedents established during the COVID-19 crisis may be the ones we will have…
March 25, 2020
The Star

The Star

Newfoundland woman arrested for refusing to self-isolate after talking to police
March 25, 2020
Thompson Cityzen

Thompson Cityzen

Ensure prisoners health, rights, civil liberties group urges
March 24, 2020
Thompson Cityzen

Thompson Cityzen

Military assistance requests anticipated
March 24, 2020
Mobile Syrup

Mobile Syrup

Toronto considered using cell phone data to curb spread of COVID-19: report
March 24, 2020
CBC

CBC

Prosecutors review whether some N.W.T. inmates can be released, amid calls from defence lawyers
March 24, 2020
Blogto

Blogto

Toronto might be using cellphone data to locate mass gatherings
March 24, 2020
Niagara Falls Review

Niagara Falls Review

Let low-risk offenders out of jail: Executive director Niagara Community Legal Clinic
March 24, 2020
The Star

The Star

Don’t erode civil rights while waging war with COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Plus La Presse

Plus La Presse

Des sanctions pour freiner la propagation ?
March 23, 2020
CBC

CBC

New COVID-19 information line allows people to report rule-breakers
March 23, 2020
NNSL

NNSL

Lawyers urge NWT jails to temporarily release inmates ‘Before It’s Too Late’
March 23, 2020
The Star

The Star

Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges release of ‘releasable’ prisoners to curb COVID-19 spread
March 22, 2020
Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy

If you're locked inside, thank the British Empire for the laws that make it possible.
March 20, 2020
County Market

County Market

Will the federal government declare an emergency over COVID-19? It depends how bad things get
March 19, 2020
The Province

The Province

Gurski: COVID-19 – How far can we go with closing the border?
March 17, 2020
CBC

CBC

Canadians abroad with potential COVID-19 symptoms will get 'enhanced consular support': Blair
March 17, 2020
National Observer

National Observer

Canadians 'will always be able to come home,' Freeland clarifies as COVID-19 questions swirl
March 17, 2020
CBC

CBC

Ottawa can make quarantines mandatory — here's why it likely won't
March 16, 2020
Global News

Global News

Tech companies are proposing Canada use phone apps to track spread of coronavirus
March 3, 2020
CCLA: Top 25 Influencer in Canada

CCLA: Top 25 Influencer in Canada

We’re happy to share some good news! Our small but mighty Canadian Civil Liberties Association…
August 14, 2019
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