COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementCRIMINAL JUSTICEPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability CCLA to CACP: Transparency in Emergency Police Powers is Needed I am writing to urge that the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police take an…Michael BryantApril 2, 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
COVID-19DisabilityEQUALITYIndigenous PeopleMAJOR CASES & REPORTSRace, Religion & EthnicitySafe SheltersSocio-Economic Status CCLA’s Urgent COVID Response for Toronto Homeless Population We are writing you about actions and omissions by the City of Toronto with respect…Noa Mendelsohn AvivMarch 29, 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
COVID-19PRIVACY Public Health, Pandemics and Privacy Technology can be used as a tool to support human health and dignity, or to…Brenda McPhailMarch 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