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Bill 21 Democratic Emergency in Quebec EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS MAJOR CASES & REPORTS PRESS RELEASES

Historic Hearings on Bill 21 Begin at SCC

OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and…

CCLAMarch 23, 2026

Face Surveillance PRIVACY Surveillance & Technology

CCLA Intervenes in Kawall appeal on police use of intrusive facial recognition technologies

The CCLA appeared at the Ontario Court of Appeal in support of its intervention in…

TamirMarch 20, 2026

EQUALITY PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Sends Letter to University of Alberta Regarding EDI Policy

Earlier this week, CCLA sent the following letter to the Board of Governors at the…

Harini SivalingamMarch 19, 2026

EQUALITY PRESS RELEASES

Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy

TORONTO — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Alberta’s proposed…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing PRESS RELEASES Presumption of Innocence

CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case

Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, made the following statement: "Respect for judicial…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Police Transparency, Oversight & Accountability PRESS RELEASES

Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls for Reform After Major Report on Police Charter Violations

The CCLA endorses the public policy recommendations in the ground-breaking report Unlawful Enforcers, concerning violations of…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES

Op-Ed: “Why We Are Challenging Bill 21 in the Supreme Court”

Read the op-ed we just published in Le Devoir about our Bill 21 challenge. "The…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMarch 18, 2026

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Intervenes in Decisive Appeal about the Accessibility of Class Action Lawsuits for Vulnerable Communities

Class action lawsuits are a crucial tool for vulnerable communities seeking redress for systemic misconduct…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMarch 16, 2026

EQUALITY Life, Liberty & Security PRESS RELEASES Socio-Economic Status

CCLA Denounces Defunding of Safe Consumption Sites in Ontario

On March 13, 2026, Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil…

Harini SivalingamMarch 13, 2026

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES Right to Protest

CCLA Reacts to the Premier Announcing that Ontario Is Seeking an Injunction to Stop the Annual Al Quds Rally

On March 13, 2026, Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMarch 13, 2026

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CCLA is always working to protect your civil liberties.

Historic Hearings on Bill 21 Begin at SCC

CCLA Intervenes in Kawall appeal on police use of intrusive facial recognition technologies

CCLA Sends Letter to University of Alberta Regarding EDI Policy

Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy

CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case

Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls for Reform After Major Report on Police Charter Violations

Op-Ed: “Why We Are Challenging Bill 21 in the Supreme Court”

CCLA Intervenes in Decisive Appeal about the Accessibility of Class Action Lawsuits for Vulnerable Communities

CCLA Denounces Defunding of Safe Consumption Sites in Ontario

CCLA Reacts to the Premier Announcing that Ontario Is Seeking an Injunction to Stop the Annual Al Quds Rally

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