Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA intervenes on parliamentary privilege and democracy CCLA is intervening in a motion on Parliamentary privilege and when courts may review decisions…CCLAFebruary 22, 2024
Emergencies ActFreedom of AssociationFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASES Emergencies Act FAQs Why did CCLA take the federal government to court to challenge its use of the…Michael LoweryJanuary 26, 2024
Emergencies ActFreedom of AssociationFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASES Emergency is Not in the Eye of the Beholder: Federal Court Grants Victory to CCLA in Emergencies Act Challenge TORONTO — The Federal Court of Canada has just issued its decision allowing the Canadian…CCLAJanuary 23, 2024
CBC News: Ottawa’s use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests was unreasonable, violated Charter, court rules https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/emergencies-act-federal-court-1.7091891
Democratic RightsEQUALITYFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRace, Religion & EthnicityRight to Protest Freedom of Expression, the Right to Protest, and Academic Freedom in a Time of Crisis The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) recognizes that in times of crisis, it is all…CCLANovember 11, 2023
Freedom of AssociationFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Litigation, Costs and Public Interest Groups – CCLA Intervening to Clarify the Law The CCLA, in conjunction with the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) and Democracy Watch, were granted…Tashi Alford-DuguidOctober 20, 2023
Criminal Prohibitions on SpeechFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSNational SecurityPRIVACY National Security and Parliament’s Role – CCLA Intervening in Ontario Case Should our elected representatives on a committee to oversee our national security agencies have the…Cara ZwibelOctober 3, 2023
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASESRegulation of Online Expression CCLA Reacts to Peterson Decision TORONTO — Noa Mendelsoh Aviv, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Canadian Civil Liberties…CCLAAugust 23, 2023
COVID-19FRONT BURNER ISSUESMobility Decision in Taylor v. Newfoundland Case On May 11, 2020, CCLA sent a letter to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador…Tashi Alford-DuguidAugust 17, 2023
CRIMINAL JUSTICEDONATEEDUCATIONEQUALITYFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASESPRIVACY Canadian Civil Liberties Association Launches Fund Honouring Clayton Ruby’s Storied Legacy of Social Justice Advocacy TORONTO — In commemoration of the late Clayton Ruby's extraordinary impact on advancing social justice…CCLAJuly 27, 2023