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Young people are entitled to rights, freedom and dignity.

Yet youth under the age of 18 have limited political power in Canada, as they do not have the right to vote in most places. And where youth, in particular those with intersecting forms of discrimination, experience discrimination, they have less resources to make themselves heard. This phenomenon affects Black, Indigenous, or street-involved youth who are over-policed; and it affects youth whose which schools discriminate against them on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or race.

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CCLA Granted Leave to Intervene at Supreme Court

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…
March 19, 2024

CCLA Reacts to Proposed Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Policy in Alberta

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…
February 1, 2024

CCLA Granted Public Interest Standing in Policy 713 Lawsuit

FREDERICTON — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…
December 22, 2023

CCLA Reaction to Bill 137

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…
October 20, 2023

CCLA Intervenes in Mathur Case

CCLA has been granted leave to intervene in the Mathur v His Majesty the King…
October 17, 2023

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

CCLA Reacts in Saskatchewan

BOGOTA — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…
September 28, 2023

CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Premier

FREDERICTON — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…
September 19, 2023

CCLA Granted Intervenor Status in Saskatchewan

TORONTO — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has been granted leave to intervene in UR Pride…
September 19, 2023

CCLA Files Suit Against New Brunswick Government on Policy 713

FREDERICTON — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has commenced a legal challenge to the Minister of…
September 11, 2023

CCLA reacts to latest revisions to New Brunswick Policy 713

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Lawyer and Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties…
August 24, 2023

CCLA: SK Policy Violates Rights of Students

TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…
August 22, 2023

NCCM AND CCLA LAUNCH JOINT CHALLENGE TO QUEBEC GOVERNMENT’S BAN ON PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

(Montreal, Quebec)—The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), and…
May 26, 2023

Know Your Rights Guide: Racial Profiling and Police Stops

Learn more about your rights.
December 17, 2021

CCLA Launches Latest Tool to Combat Carding & Racial Profiling

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) today released their next salvo in the fight against…
December 13, 2021

CCLA Partners on Report Urging Toronto to Detask Police

A new report released this morning is urging the City of Toronto to shift resources…
January 4, 2021

COVID Shines a Light on Need for Reform of Ontario’s Child Protection System

The pandemic has amplified many of the problems with our child protection system. There have…
November 19, 2020

Children and Parents Belong Together, Especially During a Pandemic

It has come to our attention that many Children’s Aid Societies have effectively cancelled all…
April 24, 2020

Attorney General of Canada V. Corporation of The Canadian Civil Liberties Association Factum

Attorney General Of Canada V. Corporation of The Canadian Civil Liberties Association Factum
June 28, 2019

Solitary confinement is no joking matter – and the courts are not amused – AGAIN!

The Ontario Court of Appeal has once more handed down a scathing decision to the…
April 29, 2019

Ontario Court of Appeals on Federal Governments Second Request for an Extension on Solitary Confinement

Ontario Court of Appeals on Federal Governments Second Request for an Extension on Solitary Confinement
April 26, 2019

End to Solitary Confinement as We Know It

In an extraordinary decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered an end to prolonged…
March 28, 2019

CCLA Wins Important Battle Against Feds On Solitary Confinement

The feds were scolded today by the Chief Justice of Ontario and its highest court,…
December 17, 2018

Federal Court Overturns Abdoul Abdi Deportation

CCLA’s voice was heard and recognized in the Federal Court decision released in the case…
July 16, 2018

Free Abdoul Abdi!!! CCLA Fighting For Equality Rights In Halifax Today

Free Abdoul Abdi!! The CCLA is in court today fighting the deportation of child refugee…
June 19, 2018

Keep Your Promise On Solitary Confinement, Groups Tell Ottawa

Rights groups in legal challenges unite to urge government to comply with court orders.
May 14, 2018

CCLA Court Challenge To Solitary Confinement: The Next Step

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…
April 6, 2018

Legal Fight Against Solitary Confinement Continues

On December 18, 2017, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco of the Ontario Superior Court released…
January 17, 2018

State Responsible to Stop Deportation and Grant Citizenship Of Abdoul Abdi

We are writing on behalf of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association with respect to Mr.…
January 11, 2018

Court Strikes Down Solitary Confinement Regime in Response to CCLA’s Challenge

TORONTO, Ont. – In a victory for civil liberties, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco of…
December 18, 2017

CCLA Segregation Challenge

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…
September 13, 2017

CCLA Calls on Court to End Solitary Confinement – Hearing Starts September 11th

TORONTO, Ont. – On September 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…
September 8, 2017

How Religious Teachings in Public Schools Violates Human Rights: Joint Presentation Before Argentina’s Supreme Court

On Wednesday, August 30, the Argentine Supreme Court held a public hearing on the constitutionality…
August 30, 2017

Ontario Must Curtail Segregation In Provincial Jails

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…
May 12, 2016
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Loku Inquest Must Address Bias In Policing

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…
May 9, 2016
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