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Below is a list of our latest our Press Releases.
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Press Releases
Op-Ed: Bill 25 Isn’t About Neutrality; It’s About Narrowing Young Minds
Op-Ed: Bill 25 Isn’t About Neutrality; It’s About Narrowing Young Minds
CCLA Strongly Condemns Passage of Quebec’s Bill 9
CCLA Strongly Condemns Passage of Quebec’s Bill 9
Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools
Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools
CCLA Joins Over 250 Organizations Opposing Defunding of Supervised Consumption Sites
CCLA Joins Over 250 Organizations Opposing Defunding of Supervised Consumption Sites
CCLA Questions University Of Alberta Move To Eliminate EDI Commitments In Hiring
CCLA Questions University Of Alberta Move To Eliminate EDI Commitments In Hiring
Passing of Bill C-12 is an Attack on Refugee and Migrant Rights in Canada
Passing of Bill C-12 is an Attack on Refugee and Migrant Rights in Canada
Olympic Committee’s New Eligibility Rules Exclude Transgender Athletes and Expands Policing of Women’s Bodies
Olympic Committee’s New Eligibility Rules Exclude Transgender Athletes and Expands Policing of Women’s Bodies
CCLA Condemns Quebec Move To Expand Forced Treatment And Involuntary Hospitalization
CCLA Condemns Quebec Move To Expand Forced Treatment And Involuntary Hospitalization
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 4
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 4
Marathon Four-Day Hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21 Concludes at the Supreme Court of Canada
Marathon Four-Day Hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21 Concludes at the Supreme Court of Canada
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 3
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 3
CCLA Raises Alarm Over Alberta’s Decision to Close Safe Consumption Sites
CCLA Raises Alarm Over Alberta’s Decision to Close Safe Consumption Sites
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 2
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 2
CCLA: Toronto Police Should Not Ban Protest from Public Streets
CCLA: Toronto Police Should Not Ban Protest from Public Streets
CCLA Deeply Concerned by Ontario’s Education Minister’s Memo Limiting Expressive Rights
CCLA Deeply Concerned by Ontario’s Education Minister’s Memo Limiting Expressive Rights
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 1
Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 1
Historic Hearings on Bill 21 Begin at SCC
Historic Hearings on Bill 21 Begin at SCC
CCLA Sends Letter to University of Alberta Regarding EDI Policy
CCLA Sends Letter to University of Alberta Regarding EDI Policy
Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy
Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy
CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case
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
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”
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 Intervenes in Decisive Appeal about the Accessibility of Class Action Lawsuits for Vulnerable Communities
CCLA Denounces Defunding of Safe Consumption Sites in Ontario
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
CCLA Reacts to the Premier Announcing that Ontario Is Seeking an Injunction to Stop the Annual Al Quds Rally
CCLA at the Senate Committee to Sound the Alarm about Bill C-15’s Anti-Democratic Exemption Powers
CCLA at the Senate Committee to Sound the Alarm about Bill C-15’s Anti-Democratic Exemption Powers
Bill C-9 Was Supposed to Fight Hate. Instead, It’s Being Rushed Through Parliament and Threatens the Rights of Every Canadian
Bill C-9 Was Supposed to Fight Hate. Instead, It’s Being Rushed Through Parliament and Threatens the Rights of Every Canadian
CCLA and Other Civil Society Groups Call on Ontario Government to Return to Democratic Governance of School Boards
CCLA and Other Civil Society Groups Call on Ontario Government to Return to Democratic Governance of School Boards
CCLA Calls on Senate to Scrutinize Bill C-14 on Bail Reform
CCLA Calls on Senate to Scrutinize Bill C-14 on Bail Reform
Supreme Court Affirms Substantive and Intersectional Equality in Kanyinda Decision
Supreme Court Affirms Substantive and Intersectional Equality in Kanyinda Decision
CCLA Opposes Expansion of Arrest Powers to Transit Special Constables Under Public Substance Use Law
CCLA Opposes Expansion of Arrest Powers to Transit Special Constables Under Public Substance Use Law
CCLA Condemns Ontario’s Growing Takeover of Local School Boards
CCLA Condemns Ontario’s Growing Takeover of Local School Boards
CCLA Before Supreme Court to Protect the Principle Against Self-Incrimination
CCLA Before Supreme Court to Protect the Principle Against Self-Incrimination
CCLA Proud to Have Advanced Mobility Rights and Government Accountability at Supreme Court of Canada
CCLA Proud to Have Advanced Mobility Rights and Government Accountability at Supreme Court of Canada
Civil Liberties Organizations Raise Concerns Over Alberta Funding Decision
Civil Liberties Organizations Raise Concerns Over Alberta Funding Decision
Ending Special Envoy Roles Risks Abandoning Communities Facing Rising Hate
Ending Special Envoy Roles Risks Abandoning Communities Facing Rising Hate
CCLA Calls for Independent Investigation into Reported Police Use of Force Against Lawyer Sudine Riley
CCLA Calls for Independent Investigation into Reported Police Use of Force Against Lawyer Sudine Riley
CCLA Joins a Broad Coalition of Civil Society Groups Objecting to Anti-Democratic Provisions in Bill C-15
CCLA Joins a Broad Coalition of Civil Society Groups Objecting to Anti-Democratic Provisions in Bill C-15
Canada faces a defining moment:
Canada faces a defining moment:
Civil Society Initiative Launches Public Consultation on AI
Civil Society Initiative Launches Public Consultation on AI
CCLA Defends Landmark Ruling Striking Down Racially Profiling Roadside Stops
CCLA Defends Landmark Ruling Striking Down Racially Profiling Roadside Stops
Emergencies Act Case: CCLA Claims Historic Victory at the Federal Court of Appeal
Emergencies Act Case: CCLA Claims Historic Victory at the Federal Court of Appeal
CCLA at the Supreme Court of Canada to Protect People’s Constitutional Right to Reasonable Administrative Decisions
CCLA at the Supreme Court of Canada to Protect People’s Constitutional Right to Reasonable Administrative Decisions
CCLA Intervening to Defend Rights of Unhoused People in Landmark Ontario Appeal
CCLA Intervening to Defend Rights of Unhoused People in Landmark Ontario Appeal
The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care Protections Must Continue
The Fight for Gender-Affirming Care Protections Must Continue
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Echoes Faqiri Family Plea for Action on Inquest Recommendations
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Echoes Faqiri Family Plea for Action on Inquest Recommendations
CCLA Intervening in R. v. Cope to Address Overrepresentation of Indigenous People in Prisons
CCLA Intervening in R. v. Cope to Address Overrepresentation of Indigenous People in Prisons
Quebec’s Bill 13: Yet Another Attack on Quebecers’ Democracy
Quebec’s Bill 13: Yet Another Attack on Quebecers’ Democracy
CCLA Sounds the Alarm as Alberta Government Entrenches Discrimination Into Law
CCLA Sounds the Alarm as Alberta Government Entrenches Discrimination Into Law
CCLA Strongly Opposes Bill C-16
CCLA Strongly Opposes Bill C-16
More than 300 organizations call for the withdrawal of Quebec’s Bill 1
More than 300 organizations call for the withdrawal of Quebec’s Bill 1
Quebec’s Bill 9 Is a Direct Attack on the Fundamental Freedoms of All Quebecers
Quebec’s Bill 9 Is a Direct Attack on the Fundamental Freedoms of All Quebecers
Quebec’s Bill 9 Masks Discrimination as Secularism
Quebec’s Bill 9 Masks Discrimination as Secularism
CCLA Statement on Ontario Cash Bail Proposal
CCLA Statement on Ontario Cash Bail Proposal
Rights Groups Issue Urgent Warning Ahead of Critical C-12 Vote
Rights Groups Issue Urgent Warning Ahead of Critical C-12 Vote
CCLA Warns Lives Are at Risk Under Quebec’s Bill 103 Restricting Harm Reduction Services
CCLA Warns Lives Are at Risk Under Quebec’s Bill 103 Restricting Harm Reduction Services
CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
CCLA Denounces Quebec’s Bill 94 as a Threat to Civil Liberties
CCLA Denounces Quebec’s Bill 94 as a Threat to Civil Liberties
Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Force Teachers Back to Work is a Dangerous Abuse of Power
Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Force Teachers Back to Work is a Dangerous Abuse of Power
Statement on expansion of facial recognition by US border officials
Statement on expansion of facial recognition by US border officials
Canadian Civil Liberties Association to Hold Annual ‘Walk for Civil Liberties’ — Honouring Legacy, Inspiring Action
Canadian Civil Liberties Association to Hold Annual ‘Walk for Civil Liberties’ — Honouring Legacy, Inspiring Action
Quebec Government’s Announced Daycare Ban Deepens Bill 21’s Legacy of Exclusion
Quebec Government’s Announced Daycare Ban Deepens Bill 21’s Legacy of Exclusion
Statement on Bill C-14
Statement on Bill C-14
Statement on Bail and Sentencing Changes
Statement on Bail and Sentencing Changes
Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
Joint Statement from Canada’s Civil Liberties Organizations on Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
Civil Society Groups Demand Federal Government Rethink Bill C-9
Civil Society Groups Demand Federal Government Rethink Bill C-9
Statement from the CCLA on TikTok Report
Statement from the CCLA on TikTok Report
CCLA Defends Landmark Court Decisions on Racial Profiling at the SCC
CCLA Defends Landmark Court Decisions on Racial Profiling at the SCC
CCLA Condemn Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Target Trans Communities
CCLA Condemn Alberta’s Proposed Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Target Trans Communities
CCLA: Bill C-9 Risks Criminalizing Peaceful Protest
CCLA: Bill C-9 Risks Criminalizing Peaceful Protest
Alberta’s Plan to Add Citizenship on Driver’s Licenses Raises Privacy and Rights Concerns
Alberta’s Plan to Add Citizenship on Driver’s Licenses Raises Privacy and Rights Concerns
CCLA Statement on Edmonton Police Service Threat to Crown
CCLA Statement on Edmonton Police Service Threat to Crown
CCLA Calls for Data Collection in Bail Reform
CCLA Calls for Data Collection in Bail Reform
CCLA Welcomes Court of Appeal Decision Upholding Protections for Convention Refugee Children
CCLA Welcomes Court of Appeal Decision Upholding Protections for Convention Refugee Children
CCLA Releases New Guide on Protest Rights
CCLA Releases New Guide on Protest Rights
CCLA Sounds the Alarm Over Government of Alberta’s Dangerous Censorship Agenda
CCLA Sounds the Alarm Over Government of Alberta’s Dangerous Censorship Agenda
CCLA Condemns Quebec’s Ban on Prayer in Public
CCLA Condemns Quebec’s Ban on Prayer in Public
CCLA intervening in new encampment case in Waterloo
CCLA intervening in new encampment case in Waterloo
CCLA Welcomes UR Pride Decision Affirming Key Role of Courts in Protecting Charter Rights
CCLA Welcomes UR Pride Decision Affirming Key Role of Courts in Protecting Charter Rights
CCLA Announces New Executive Director
CCLA Announces New Executive Director
CCLA condemns Quebec’s discriminatory detention policy targeting trans inmates
CCLA condemns Quebec’s discriminatory detention policy targeting trans inmates
CCLA Slams Ontario’s Power Grab in Bill 5
CCLA Slams Ontario’s Power Grab in Bill 5
CCLA and 35 Civil Society Organizations Decry Provincial Inaction in Addressing Recommendations From Inquest Into Death of Soleiman Faqiri
CCLA and 35 Civil Society Organizations Decry Provincial Inaction in Addressing Recommendations From Inquest Into Death of Soleiman Faqiri
Leave to Appeal to SCC Granted
Leave to Appeal to SCC Granted
85 Organizations Across Ontario Stand Against Punishing Encampments
85 Organizations Across Ontario Stand Against Punishing Encampments
CCLA Welcomes Elections Canada’s Decision to Investigate Polling Station Issues in Nunavik
CCLA Welcomes Elections Canada’s Decision to Investigate Polling Station Issues in Nunavik
CCLA Condemns Rights Violations and Urges Withdrawal of Quebec’s Bill 94
CCLA Condemns Rights Violations and Urges Withdrawal of Quebec’s Bill 94
Statement on Premier Ford’s Alarming Remarks on Judicial Independence
Statement on Premier Ford’s Alarming Remarks on Judicial Independence
Statement on Proposed Use of Notwithstanding Clause in Run-Up to Federal Election
Statement on Proposed Use of Notwithstanding Clause in Run-Up to Federal Election
CCLA strongly opposes Alberta’s proposed forced treatment law
CCLA strongly opposes Alberta’s proposed forced treatment law
CCLA to Defend Canadians’ Mobility Rights at Supreme Court
CCLA to Defend Canadians’ Mobility Rights at Supreme Court
Federal Election: CCLA Leads Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause
Federal Election: CCLA Leads Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause
CCLA Reacts to Maplehurst
CCLA Reacts to Maplehurst
Final Edition of the Prison Pandemic Papers Documenting the Impact of COVID-19 in Jails, Prisons and Penitentiaries Across Canada Launched
Final Edition of the Prison Pandemic Papers Documenting the Impact of COVID-19 in Jails, Prisons and Penitentiaries Across Canada Launched
CCLA Warns Quebec Bill 84 Threatens Social Cohesion, Calls for Meaningful Consultation
CCLA Warns Quebec Bill 84 Threatens Social Cohesion, Calls for Meaningful Consultation
CCLA on the Supreme Court of Canada’s Ruling in the Working Families Case: An Important Victory for Democracy
CCLA on the Supreme Court of Canada’s Ruling in the Working Families Case: An Important Victory for Democracy
CCLA Appearing Before Supreme Court to Ensure Substance Users Can Access Emergency Medical Care
CCLA Appearing Before Supreme Court to Ensure Substance Users Can Access Emergency Medical Care
CCLA Announces Victory and Discontinues Abortion Access Challenge in New Brunswick
CCLA Announces Victory and Discontinues Abortion Access Challenge in New Brunswick
CCLA and CARL Disappointed in City of Toronto’s Complete Failure to Take Accountability on Refugee Shelter Bed Denial
CCLA and CARL Disappointed in City of Toronto’s Complete Failure to Take Accountability on Refugee Shelter Bed Denial
CCLA Welcomes Changes to Policy 713
CCLA Welcomes Changes to Policy 713
CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Premier’s Letter Foreshadowing Future Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Override Court Decisions
CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Premier’s Letter Foreshadowing Future Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Override Court Decisions
CCLA Ready to Defend Landmark Racial Profiling Decision
CCLA Ready to Defend Landmark Racial Profiling Decision
CCLA Welcomes Federal Justice Minister’s Decision to Split Bill C-63
CCLA Welcomes Federal Justice Minister’s Decision to Split Bill C-63
CCLA Condemns Passage of Anti-Trans Laws in Alberta
CCLA Condemns Passage of Anti-Trans Laws in Alberta
CCLA Intervenes to Uphold Meaningful Access to Appeal Rights
CCLA Intervenes to Uphold Meaningful Access to Appeal Rights
CCLA Executive Director and General Counsel Noa Mendelsohn Aviv Steps Down
CCLA Executive Director and General Counsel Noa Mendelsohn Aviv Steps Down
CCLA Appearing Before Supreme Court to Ensure Fairness in Sentencing for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions or Cognitive Disabilities
CCLA Appearing Before Supreme Court to Ensure Fairness in Sentencing for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions or Cognitive Disabilities
CCLA Strongly Condemns Alberta Legislation That Erodes Freedoms of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
CCLA Strongly Condemns Alberta Legislation That Erodes Freedoms of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
CCLA Welcomes Commitment to Reverse Harmful Changes to Policy 713 in New Brunswick
CCLA Welcomes Commitment to Reverse Harmful Changes to Policy 713 in New Brunswick
Unanimous Court of Appeal Judgment Upholds Landmark Racial Profiling Decision in Quebec
Unanimous Court of Appeal Judgment Upholds Landmark Racial Profiling Decision in Quebec
CCLA Reacts to ONCA’S Decision in Mathur
CCLA Reacts to ONCA’S Decision in Mathur
CCLA Urges Big City Mayors To Vote Against Resolution That Overrides Rights Of Vulnerable People In Ontario
CCLA Urges Big City Mayors To Vote Against Resolution That Overrides Rights Of Vulnerable People In Ontario
CCLA to Appear Before Supreme Court Today in I.M. v. R on Youth Criminal Justice
CCLA to Appear Before Supreme Court Today in I.M. v. R on Youth Criminal Justice
CCLA Files Submissions to Uphold Ruling Against Federal Government’s Use of Emergencies Act
CCLA Files Submissions to Uphold Ruling Against Federal Government’s Use of Emergencies Act
CCLA on John Howard Society of Saskatchewan vs the Government of Saskatchewan
CCLA on John Howard Society of Saskatchewan vs the Government of Saskatchewan
CCLA Reacts to City of Kingston Closure of Belle Park Encampment
CCLA Reacts to City of Kingston Closure of Belle Park Encampment
CCLA Reacts to Premier of Ontario’s Comments on Unhoused People
CCLA Reacts to Premier of Ontario’s Comments on Unhoused People
CCLA Argues That Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA Argues That Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA Appears Before the Federal Court in Challenge to Refugee Cessation Provisions
CCLA Appears Before the Federal Court in Challenge to Refugee Cessation Provisions
Constitutional Rights of Kingston Encampment Residents Must be Respected
Constitutional Rights of Kingston Encampment Residents Must be Respected
CCLA Applauds Court Ruling Enhancing Police Accountability in D’Arthenay v. Ontario Provincial Police
CCLA Applauds Court Ruling Enhancing Police Accountability in D’Arthenay v. Ontario Provincial Police
Yukon Court Strikes Down Parts of SCAN Act as Unconstitutional Infringement on Security of the Person
Yukon Court Strikes Down Parts of SCAN Act as Unconstitutional Infringement on Security of the Person
CCLA Argues Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA Argues Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups
CCLA on R. v. Pike and Scott
CCLA on R. v. Pike and Scott
Tracking (In)Justice Project Launches Public Online Database of Over 2100 Deaths in Custody Across Canada Since the Year 2000
Tracking (In)Justice Project Launches Public Online Database of Over 2100 Deaths in Custody Across Canada Since the Year 2000
CCLA Intervening in S.D. v District School Board of Niagara
CCLA Intervening in S.D. v District School Board of Niagara
CCLA granted leave to intervene at Supreme Court of Canada to Ensure Fairness and Impartiality at Inmates’ Disciplinary Hearings
CCLA granted leave to intervene at Supreme Court of Canada to Ensure Fairness and Impartiality at Inmates’ Disciplinary Hearings
CCLA Reacts to the Supreme Court of Canada
CCLA Reacts to the Supreme Court of Canada
European Court of Human Rights Rules That Termination of Trans Parent’s Foster Care Agreement Violates Family Rights in Russian Case
European Court of Human Rights Rules That Termination of Trans Parent’s Foster Care Agreement Violates Family Rights in Russian Case
CCLA Granted Leave To Intervene in SCC Case To Uphold Statutory Appeal Rights in Adjudicative Decisions
CCLA Granted Leave To Intervene in SCC Case To Uphold Statutory Appeal Rights in Adjudicative Decisions
CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Decision Ordering the Dismantlement of the Encampment Located on the University of Toronto’s Grounds
CCLA Reacts to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Decision Ordering the Dismantlement of the Encampment Located on the University of Toronto’s Grounds
Universities Should Not Sue Their Students for Speaking Their Minds
Universities Should Not Sue Their Students for Speaking Their Minds
CCLA Intervenes in D’Arthenay V Ontario Provincial Police
CCLA Intervenes in D’Arthenay V Ontario Provincial Police
CCLA Argues Before the Ontario Court of Appeal to Protect the Rights of Workers With Disabilities
CCLA Argues Before the Ontario Court of Appeal to Protect the Rights of Workers With Disabilities
CCLA Urges Senators to Support Passage of Bill S-235
CCLA Urges Senators to Support Passage of Bill S-235
Foreign Interference Bill: CCLA Warns the Senate Committee about Charter Issues that Must Be Addressed
Foreign Interference Bill: CCLA Warns the Senate Committee about Charter Issues that Must Be Addressed
Free Speech and Protest Rights: CCLA to Universities and Police Services: You Must Walk the Talk
Free Speech and Protest Rights: CCLA to Universities and Police Services: You Must Walk the Talk
Civil Society Should be Granted Adequate Time to Meaningfully Engage in the Public Consultations Around the Foreign Interference Bill
Civil Society Should be Granted Adequate Time to Meaningfully Engage in the Public Consultations Around the Foreign Interference Bill
CCLA Calls for Investigation into Edmonton Police
CCLA Calls for Investigation into Edmonton Police
Update: New Brunswick Policy 713 Challenge Continues
Update: New Brunswick Policy 713 Challenge Continues
Student Protest Movement: CCLA Calls for an Investigation into Calgary Police’s Alleged Recent Conduct
Student Protest Movement: CCLA Calls for an Investigation into Calgary Police’s Alleged Recent Conduct
CCLA Reacts to Quebec Education Ministers latest Directive on Gender Neutral Washrooms
CCLA Reacts to Quebec Education Ministers latest Directive on Gender Neutral Washrooms
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Freedom of Expression: CCLA Welcomes the Quebec Superior Court Decision Refusing to Order the Dismantlement of the McGill University Encampment
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Freedom of Expression: CCLA Welcomes the Quebec Superior Court Decision Refusing to Order the Dismantlement of the McGill University Encampment
Leave to Appeal Filed at the Supreme Court of Canada on Bill 21 Case
Leave to Appeal Filed at the Supreme Court of Canada on Bill 21 Case
Ontario Superior Court Affirms Exceptional Test to Hide Officer Names in Police Accountability Lawsuits
Ontario Superior Court Affirms Exceptional Test to Hide Officer Names in Police Accountability Lawsuits
CCLA Granted Leave to Challenge Arbitrary Travel Restrictions Before the SCC
CCLA Granted Leave to Challenge Arbitrary Travel Restrictions Before the SCC
CCLA Calls on the Ontario Speaker to Lift His Ban on Keffiyehs
CCLA Calls on the Ontario Speaker to Lift His Ban on Keffiyehs
CCLA Calls on Toronto Police Services Board to Act on Chief Demkiw’s Statement on Zameer Verdict
CCLA Calls on Toronto Police Services Board to Act on Chief Demkiw’s Statement on Zameer Verdict
Freedom of Association: SCC Confirms that the Same Test Applies to Positive and Negative Rights Claims
Freedom of Association: SCC Confirms that the Same Test Applies to Positive and Negative Rights Claims
CCLA to Defend Democratic Rights Before the Supreme Court of Canada in Working Families Case
CCLA to Defend Democratic Rights Before the Supreme Court of Canada in Working Families Case
CCLA Intervening before Ontario Court of Appeal to Oppose Standardless Limitless Searches of Personal Electronic Devices at Border
CCLA Intervening before Ontario Court of Appeal to Oppose Standardless Limitless Searches of Personal Electronic Devices at Border
CCLA Intervening Before Ontario Superior Court to Oppose Keeping Officer Names Secret in Police Accountability Cases
CCLA Intervening Before Ontario Superior Court to Oppose Keeping Officer Names Secret in Police Accountability Cases
CCLA Deeply Concerned Over City of Kingston Encampment Evictions
CCLA Deeply Concerned Over City of Kingston Encampment Evictions
Ontario Court Finds Provisions of Safe Streets Act Unconstitutional
Ontario Court Finds Provisions of Safe Streets Act Unconstitutional
Bill 124 confirmed unconstitutional by the Ontario Court of Appeal as regards unionized employees
Bill 124 confirmed unconstitutional by the Ontario Court of Appeal as regards unionized employees
CCLA Granted Leave to Intervene at Supreme Court
CCLA Granted Leave to Intervene at Supreme Court
CCLA Argues Before the Quebec Court of Appeal in Landmark Racial Profiling Case
CCLA Argues Before the Quebec Court of Appeal in Landmark Racial Profiling Case
Supreme Court of Canada rules Police Now Required to Obtain Warrants for IP Address Access
Supreme Court of Canada rules Police Now Required to Obtain Warrants for IP Address Access
CCLA Reacts to Bill 21
CCLA Reacts to Bill 21
CCLA Urges Substantial Amendments to the Online Harms Act
CCLA Urges Substantial Amendments to the Online Harms Act
CCLA Intervenes in Jacob v Canada
CCLA Intervenes in Jacob v Canada
CCLA Intervenes in R. v. Archambault
CCLA Intervenes in R. v. Archambault
Extending the use of Notwithstanding Clause in Bill 21 is a grave injustice
Extending the use of Notwithstanding Clause in Bill 21 is a grave injustice
CCLA Intervenes in Constitutional Challenge to Criminalization of Panhandling in Ontario
CCLA Intervenes in Constitutional Challenge to Criminalization of Panhandling in Ontario
CCLA Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling
CCLA Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling
Inequitable Access to Abortion Services in New Brunswick Puts Lives at Risk
Inequitable Access to Abortion Services in New Brunswick Puts Lives at Risk
CCLA Reacts to Proposed Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Policy in Alberta
CCLA Reacts to Proposed Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Policy in Alberta
CCLA and QPLC Jointly Participating in Baker Inquest
CCLA and QPLC Jointly Participating in Baker Inquest
Emergencies Act FAQs
Emergencies Act FAQs
Emergency is Not in the Eye of the Beholder: Federal Court Grants Victory to CCLA in Emergencies Act Challenge
Emergency is Not in the Eye of the Beholder: Federal Court Grants Victory to CCLA in Emergencies Act Challenge
CCLA Granted Public Interest Standing in Policy 713 Lawsuit
CCLA Granted Public Interest Standing in Policy 713 Lawsuit
CCLA Before the Supreme Court in CBC v. R to Oppose ‘Secret Trials’
CCLA Before the Supreme Court in CBC v. R to Oppose ‘Secret Trials’
State Accountability for Unconstitutional Legislation: CCLA intervening before Supreme Court in AGC v. Power
State Accountability for Unconstitutional Legislation: CCLA intervening before Supreme Court in AGC v. Power
CCLA files arguments in Fair Change Community Legal Clinic v Ontario
CCLA files arguments in Fair Change Community Legal Clinic v Ontario
CCLA Commends Senate for Passing Bill C-48 Amendments, Urges House of Commons Support
CCLA Commends Senate for Passing Bill C-48 Amendments, Urges House of Commons Support
CCLA intervenes in Wright v Yukon
CCLA intervenes in Wright v Yukon
Government Legislation on FRT is ‘Dangerous’ Say Civil Society Groups and Scholars
Government Legislation on FRT is ‘Dangerous’ Say Civil Society Groups and Scholars
CCLA Intervenes in Kingston Encampment Evictions
CCLA Intervenes in Kingston Encampment Evictions
CCLA Holds its First Walk for Freedom
CCLA Holds its First Walk for Freedom
CCLA Reaction to Bill 137
CCLA Reaction to Bill 137
CCLA Proposed Amendment to Bill C-48 Adopted by Senate Committee
CCLA Proposed Amendment to Bill C-48 Adopted by Senate Committee
CCLA Proposes Key Amendment on Bill C-48
CCLA Proposes Key Amendment on Bill C-48
CCLA Reacts in Saskatchewan
CCLA Reacts in Saskatchewan
CCLA Urges Senate to Exercise Sober Second Thought on Bill C-48 Restricting Bail
CCLA Urges Senate to Exercise Sober Second Thought on Bill C-48 Restricting Bail
CCLA Opposes Forced Treatment for People with Substance Abuse Issues in New Brunswick
CCLA Opposes Forced Treatment for People with Substance Abuse Issues in New Brunswick
Advocates demand proper consideration for AI regulation
Advocates demand proper consideration for AI regulation
CCLA Alarmed that House of Commons Will Not Hold Committee Hearings on Bill C-48
CCLA Alarmed that House of Commons Will Not Hold Committee Hearings on Bill C-48
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Premier
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Premier
CCLA Granted Intervenor Status in Saskatchewan
CCLA Granted Intervenor Status in Saskatchewan
CCLA Files Suit Against New Brunswick Government on Policy 713
CCLA Files Suit Against New Brunswick Government on Policy 713
CCLA Calls for Immediate Reforms to Prison Strip Searches in Ontario, Implementation of Body Scanners as Alternative
CCLA Calls for Immediate Reforms to Prison Strip Searches in Ontario, Implementation of Body Scanners as Alternative
CCLA reacts to latest revisions to New Brunswick Policy 713
CCLA reacts to latest revisions to New Brunswick Policy 713
CCLA Reacts to Peterson Decision
CCLA Reacts to Peterson Decision
CCLA: SK Policy Violates Rights of Students
CCLA: SK Policy Violates Rights of Students
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Launches Fund Honouring Clayton Ruby’s Storied Legacy of Social Justice Advocacy
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Launches Fund Honouring Clayton Ruby’s Storied Legacy of Social Justice Advocacy
NCCM and CCLA Continue to Challenge Quebec’s School Prayer Ban
NCCM and CCLA Continue to Challenge Quebec’s School Prayer Ban
Civil Society Groups Demand Bail Reform Changes, Canada an ‘International Embarassment’
Civil Society Groups Demand Bail Reform Changes, Canada an ‘International Embarassment’
CCLA: New Brunswick Policy 713, Unlawful, Unconstitutional
CCLA: New Brunswick Policy 713, Unlawful, Unconstitutional
CCLA Demands Action on Facial Recognition Technology and the Growing Power of Artificial Intelligence
CCLA Demands Action on Facial Recognition Technology and the Growing Power of Artificial Intelligence
Civil liberties groups recommend fixes for controversial cybersecurity legislation ahead of detailed Commons scrutiny
Civil liberties groups recommend fixes for controversial cybersecurity legislation ahead of detailed Commons scrutiny
CCLA Reacts to SCC Decision on Safe Third Country Agreement
CCLA Reacts to SCC Decision on Safe Third Country Agreement
NCCM and CCLA Statement on Quebec Superior Court Decision on Prayer Ban
NCCM and CCLA Statement on Quebec Superior Court Decision on Prayer Ban
CCLA and civil society concerned about flawed RCMP and CBSA oversight legislation
CCLA and civil society concerned about flawed RCMP and CBSA oversight legislation
NCCM and CCLA Litigating Prayer Ban
NCCM and CCLA Litigating Prayer Ban
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Policy 713 on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
CCLA Reacts to New Brunswick Policy 713 on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
CCLA to Hamilton Police: Cease and Desist Drone Program
CCLA to Hamilton Police: Cease and Desist Drone Program
NCCM AND CCLA LAUNCH JOINT CHALLENGE TO QUEBEC GOVERNMENT’S BAN ON PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NCCM AND CCLA LAUNCH JOINT CHALLENGE TO QUEBEC GOVERNMENT’S BAN ON PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CCLA Reacts to Bill C-48
CCLA Reacts to Bill C-48
CCLA reacts to OIPC (BC) Announcement on Liberal Party of Canada’s Use of FRT
CCLA reacts to OIPC (BC) Announcement on Liberal Party of Canada’s Use of FRT
CCLA Reacts to Quebec Directive on Prayer Spaces in Public Schools
CCLA Reacts to Quebec Directive on Prayer Spaces in Public Schools
CCLA Reacts to R v McColman Decision
CCLA Reacts to R v McColman Decision
CCLA Reacts to Working Families Decision
CCLA Reacts to Working Families Decision
Press Release: Police-involved deaths on the rise across Canada
Press Release: Police-involved deaths on the rise across Canada
CCLA Reaction to Public Order Emergency Commission
CCLA Reaction to Public Order Emergency Commission
CCLA Notches Legal Victory Against Government in Emergencies Act Case
CCLA Notches Legal Victory Against Government in Emergencies Act Case
CCLA Demands Release of Death in Custody Videotapes
CCLA Demands Release of Death in Custody Videotapes
CCLA Closing Statement at Public Order Emergency Commission
CCLA Closing Statement at Public Order Emergency Commission
CCLA reacts to Prime Minister Trudeau’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Prime Minister Trudeau’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Minister Freeland’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Minister Freeland’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Minister Lametti’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Minister Lametti’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Minister Mendicino’s testimony at POEC
CCLA reacts to Minister Mendicino’s testimony at POEC
CCLA Reacts to CSIS’ Testimony at POEC
CCLA Reacts to CSIS’ Testimony at POEC
Emergency is Not in the Eye of the Beholder
Emergency is Not in the Eye of the Beholder
Statement on the Repeal of Bill 28
Statement on the Repeal of Bill 28
Repeal of Bill 28 – Huge Victory for all Who Fought for Rights and Freedoms in Ontario
Repeal of Bill 28 – Huge Victory for all Who Fought for Rights and Freedoms in Ontario
Statement on Federal Court decision re: Ontario Premier/Deputy Premier summons to appear before Public Order Emergency Commission
Statement on Federal Court decision re: Ontario Premier/Deputy Premier summons to appear before Public Order Emergency Commission
Statement on the Passage of Bill 28
Statement on the Passage of Bill 28
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Press Conference on Premier Ford Use of Notwithstanding Clause Re: Bill 28
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Press Conference on Premier Ford Use of Notwithstanding Clause Re: Bill 28
Statement on Notwithstanding Clause
Statement on Notwithstanding Clause
Huge Victory Against Racial Profiling in Quebec Superior Court
Huge Victory Against Racial Profiling in Quebec Superior Court
Statement on CCLA vs Nova Scotia (Attorney General)
Statement on CCLA vs Nova Scotia (Attorney General)
Statement on Ford Seeking Judicial Review
Statement on Ford Seeking Judicial Review
Premier Ford Must Testify
Premier Ford Must Testify
Statement on Public Order Emergency Commission Proceedings of October 17-18
Statement on Public Order Emergency Commission Proceedings of October 17-18
Statement on Public Order Emergency Commission Proceedings of October 14
Statement on Public Order Emergency Commission Proceedings of October 14
Rouleau Warns of Tight Timelines, But Government Took Maximum Amount of Time to Appoint Commissioner
Rouleau Warns of Tight Timelines, But Government Took Maximum Amount of Time to Appoint Commissioner
Government Had Other Options Than The Emergencies Act
Government Had Other Options Than The Emergencies Act
CCLA at Supreme Court in Safe Third Countries Agreement Case
CCLA at Supreme Court in Safe Third Countries Agreement Case
Groups: Canada must end “extreme”, prolonged solitary confinement
Groups: Canada must end “extreme”, prolonged solitary confinement
CCLA REACTS TO ACS-LÉGER STUDY ON EFFECTS OF BILL 21
CCLA REACTS TO ACS-LÉGER STUDY ON EFFECTS OF BILL 21
CCLA Calls for Moratorium on RCMP Surveillance ‘Tools’
CCLA Calls for Moratorium on RCMP Surveillance ‘Tools’
CCLA Appoints New Director, Equality Program
CCLA Appoints New Director, Equality Program
CCLA Demands Immediate Repeal of Regulations Limiting Abortion Access in NB
CCLA Demands Immediate Repeal of Regulations Limiting Abortion Access in NB
La lutte contre le profilage racial se poursuit devant les tribunaux et dans les communautés
La lutte contre le profilage racial se poursuit devant les tribunaux et dans les communautés
Statement on the RCMP’s Use of Spyware
Statement on the RCMP’s Use of Spyware
CCLA Reacts to Decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization
CCLA Reacts to Decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Canadian Civil Liberties Association launches constitutional challenge to Ontario’s strip search law
Canadian Civil Liberties Association launches constitutional challenge to Ontario’s strip search law
Remarques à l’occasion de l’anniversaire d’une hypocrisie – la loi 21
Remarques à l’occasion de l’anniversaire d’une hypocrisie – la loi 21
Black Legal Action Centre & Canadian Civil Liberties Association React to TPS Report
Black Legal Action Centre & Canadian Civil Liberties Association React to TPS Report
CCLA Reacts to Former Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly’s Comments on Invocation of the Emergencies Act
CCLA Reacts to Former Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly’s Comments on Invocation of the Emergencies Act
Canadian Civil Liberties Hosting Rights Roadshow in Charlottetown
Canadian Civil Liberties Hosting Rights Roadshow in Charlottetown
Trial Begins in Major Constitutional Challenge Targeting Racial Profiling
Trial Begins in Major Constitutional Challenge Targeting Racial Profiling
CCLA Response to Federal Government Announcement of Emergencies Act Inquiry
CCLA Response to Federal Government Announcement of Emergencies Act Inquiry
Civil Society Calling for Robust Inquiry Into Use of Emergencies Act
Civil Society Calling for Robust Inquiry Into Use of Emergencies Act
CCLA Appoints New Special Advisor, Indigenous Issues
CCLA Appoints New Special Advisor, Indigenous Issues
Prison Pandemic Papers Documenting Impact of COVID-19 in Jails, Prisons & Penitentiaries Across Canada Launched
Prison Pandemic Papers Documenting Impact of COVID-19 in Jails, Prisons & Penitentiaries Across Canada Launched
CCLA Reaction to the Revocation of the Declaration of Emergency
CCLA Reaction to the Revocation of the Declaration of Emergency
Quebec Organizations Join the Call for Federal Criminal Record Reform
Quebec Organizations Join the Call for Federal Criminal Record Reform
CCLA Reaction to Vote in the House
CCLA Reaction to Vote in the House
CCLA Will Fight Invocation of Emergencies Act in Court
CCLA Will Fight Invocation of Emergencies Act in Court
CCLA Statement on the Emergencies Act
CCLA Statement on the Emergencies Act
CCLA Appoints New Executive Director and General Counsel
CCLA Appoints New Executive Director and General Counsel
CCLA’s Statement on Quebec’s Tax Proposal
CCLA’s Statement on Quebec’s Tax Proposal
Residents of BC, AB, QC protected from Clearview AI by binding orders from their Privacy Regulators
Residents of BC, AB, QC protected from Clearview AI by binding orders from their Privacy Regulators
Youth in detention deserve better education: CCLA Research Report
Youth in detention deserve better education: CCLA Research Report
CCLA is thrilled to announce The Law Foundation of Ontario has awarded CCLET core funding through its Catalyst Grant
CCLA is thrilled to announce The Law Foundation of Ontario has awarded CCLET core funding through its Catalyst Grant
CCLA Calls on Elections Ontario to Disclose All MPP Complaints
CCLA Calls on Elections Ontario to Disclose All MPP Complaints
Gratitude and Congratulations to Michael Bryant
Gratitude and Congratulations to Michael Bryant
Ontario Government Agrees to Human Rights Groups’ Demands to End Police Access to COVID Database
Ontario Government Agrees to Human Rights Groups’ Demands to End Police Access to COVID Database
Nova Scotia Attempting to Avoid Public Scrutiny
Nova Scotia Attempting to Avoid Public Scrutiny
‘Cease And Desist’ – Liberal Party Must Halt Use Of Facial Fingerprinting
‘Cease And Desist’ – Liberal Party Must Halt Use Of Facial Fingerprinting
CCLA Statement on Ford’s Extraordinary Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
CCLA Statement on Ford’s Extraordinary Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
Ontario Superior Court Strikes Down Third Party Spending Limits
Ontario Superior Court Strikes Down Third Party Spending Limits
CCLA Wins First Round of Abortion Challenge In New Brunswick
CCLA Wins First Round of Abortion Challenge In New Brunswick
CCLA to Challenge Nova Scotia’s Protest Injunction
CCLA to Challenge Nova Scotia’s Protest Injunction
CCLA Taking Steps to Fight Nova Scotia’s Protest Injunction
CCLA Taking Steps to Fight Nova Scotia’s Protest Injunction
CCLA Files For Public Interest Standing In New Brunswick Abortion Lawsuit
CCLA Files For Public Interest Standing In New Brunswick Abortion Lawsuit
Premier Legault—It’s Time To Drop The Curfew
Premier Legault—It’s Time To Drop The Curfew
City breached agreement to protect homeless
City breached agreement to protect homeless
Class Action Launched re Illegal Strip Searches
Class Action Launched re Illegal Strip Searches
Homelessness Advocates Take City Back to Court over COVID-19 Shelter Crisis
Homelessness Advocates Take City Back to Court over COVID-19 Shelter Crisis
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal by Government against CCLA’s Challenge of Solitary Confinement Laws
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal by Government against CCLA’s Challenge of Solitary Confinement Laws
Seeking to Appeal Interim Decision on Bill 21
Seeking to Appeal Interim Decision on Bill 21
End to Solitary Confinement as We Know It
End to Solitary Confinement as We Know It
CCLA Wins Important Battle Against Feds On Solitary Confinement
CCLA Wins Important Battle Against Feds On Solitary Confinement
Rights groups challenging solitary confinement in court release joint statement on Bill C-83
Rights groups challenging solitary confinement in court release joint statement on Bill C-83
UPDATE: CCLA and ETFO Sex-Ed Legal Challenges to be Heard Together
UPDATE: CCLA and ETFO Sex-Ed Legal Challenges to be Heard Together
CCLA, INCLO and Others Welcome Historic Win Against Mass Surveillance in UK
CCLA, INCLO and Others Welcome Historic Win Against Mass Surveillance in UK
CCLA Joins Coalition Calling For Ontario Government To Reinstate 2015 Sex-Ed Curriculum
CCLA Joins Coalition Calling For Ontario Government To Reinstate 2015 Sex-Ed Curriculum
Premier Ford’s Back-To-Work Legislation Will Violate Civil Liberties, Hurt Students
Premier Ford’s Back-To-Work Legislation Will Violate Civil Liberties, Hurt Students
INCLO Report Release: Defending Dissent: State Practices that Protect and Promote the Right to Protest
INCLO Report Release: Defending Dissent: State Practices that Protect and Promote the Right to Protest
INCLO Launches New Report: “Unanswered Questions – International Intelligence Sharing”
INCLO Launches New Report: “Unanswered Questions – International Intelligence Sharing”
Keep Your Promise On Solitary Confinement, Groups Tell Ottawa
Keep Your Promise On Solitary Confinement, Groups Tell Ottawa
Bill 62 (Niqab Ban) Guidelines Cannot Save An Unconstitutional…
Bill 62 (Niqab Ban) Guidelines Cannot Save An Unconstitutional…
CCLA Recommendations on York U Strike
CCLA Recommendations on York U Strike
Legal Fight Against Solitary Confinement Continues
Legal Fight Against Solitary Confinement Continues
Inclo Report Release: Gaining Ground: A Framework for Developing Strategies and Tactics in Response to Governmental Attacks on NGOs
Inclo Report Release: Gaining Ground: A Framework for Developing Strategies and Tactics in Response to Governmental Attacks on NGOs
Crack-Down on Freedom of Expression in Russia Threatens Online Anonymity
Crack-Down on Freedom of Expression in Russia Threatens Online Anonymity
Court Strikes Down Solitary Confinement Regime in Response to CCLA’s Challenge
Court Strikes Down Solitary Confinement Regime in Response to CCLA’s Challenge
A Win for Privacy in Text Messages: Marakah and Jones
A Win for Privacy in Text Messages: Marakah and Jones
CCLA at Supreme Court in Trinity Western Case – Hearing This Week
CCLA at Supreme Court in Trinity Western Case – Hearing This Week
CCLA and NCCM Launch Legal Challenge Against Quebec’s Bill 62
CCLA and NCCM Launch Legal Challenge Against Quebec’s Bill 62
CCLA Announcement: Coalition Calls for Implementation of Loku Inquest Recommendations
CCLA Announcement: Coalition Calls for Implementation of Loku Inquest Recommendations
How Religious Teachings in Public Schools Violates Human Rights: Joint Presentation Before Argentina’s Supreme Court
How Religious Teachings in Public Schools Violates Human Rights: Joint Presentation Before Argentina’s Supreme Court
Supreme Court Case Upholds Order Against Google
Supreme Court Case Upholds Order Against Google
Privacy protectors: Teens Reflect on Privacy in Digital Age
Privacy protectors: Teens Reflect on Privacy in Digital Age
Déclaration de l’ACLC concernant l’incidence du décret pris par les Étas-Unis le 27 janvier
Déclaration de l’ACLC concernant l’incidence du décret pris par les Étas-Unis le 27 janvier
Federal Court Case Challenges Government’s Respect for Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Federal Court Case Challenges Government’s Respect for Charter of Rights and Freedoms
CCLA & CJFE Mounting Charter Challenge Against Bill C-51
CCLA & CJFE Mounting Charter Challenge Against Bill C-51
La Loi C-51 Est Adoptée Mais De Sérieuses Préoccupations En Matière De Droits Humains Persistent
La Loi C-51 Est Adoptée Mais De Sérieuses Préoccupations En Matière De Droits Humains Persistent
On to The Courts: Bill C-51 Passed by Senate
On to The Courts: Bill C-51 Passed by Senate
Government must end solitary confinement of mentally ill prisoners.
