COVID-19Freedom of AssociationFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility CCLA to Nunavut: Concerns Restricting Gatherings We have grave concerns that the order is unconstitutional. While we appreciate that public health…Michael BryantApril 8, 2020
COVID-19Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRight to Protest Physical Distancing Shouldn’t Preclude Public Dissent Remember protest and dissent? It is hard to believe that just six weeks ago the…Cara ZwibelApril 3, 2020
COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Freedom Fighting During a Pandemic Go read Leonard Cohen’s “Moving Into a Period” in his Book of Longing. Cohen foresaw…Michael BryantApril 2, 2020
Access to InformationCOVID-19Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA to Federal Attorney General and Federal Governor General I am writing about the failure of Canada to disclose its Governor in Council orders…Michael BryantMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Emergency Powers and Transparency For civil libertarians, invoking emergency legislation is usually considered no-no. As a civil rights watchdog…Cara ZwibelMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 & Law EnforcementMobilitySafe Shelters CCLA to NS Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing: What’s Your Plan? We are writing regarding the Direction under a Declared State of Emergency that you recently…Cara ZwibelMarch 24, 2020
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRegulation of Online Expression Misinformation: Is it Time For Social Media Distancing? The pursuit of the truth today is not an academic or recreational exercise – we…Cara ZwibelMarch 20, 2020
COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Democratic Hygiene Amid Tough Talk by NFLD Health Minister On 18th March 2020, Newfoundland Health Minister John Haggie, held a press conference to announce…CCLAMarch 19, 2020
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility Update on Air Travel Restrictions for Canadians Returning Home CCLA asked the feds for more timely transparency by releasing their interim Cabinet orders for…CCLAMarch 19, 2020
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobility Emergency Orders Declared Across The Country Emergency management orders can be made by federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government, where…CCLAMarch 19, 2020