Canadian Civil Liberties Association

CCLA denounces drastic, broad infringements of fundamental constitutional rights in Quebec Bill 78

Abby Deshman — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:14:04 +0000

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has severe concerns about the constitutional validity of Bill 78, which was passed by the Quebec National Assembly on May 18, 2012. The CCLA agrees that access to education and ensuring that instruction in schools, CEGEPs and universities is open and available for those who want to attend are [...]

Watch Canada Live Before the UN CAT

Sukanya Pillay — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:36:46 +0000

On Monday May 21, 2012 and Tuesday May 22, 2012, Canada will be appearing before the UN Committee Against Torture. Canada will engage in a constructive dialogue with Committee Members, regarding Canada’s implementation of, and compliance with, the UN Convention Against Torture.

To watch Canada’s appearance before the UN Committee Against Torture LIVE click here http://www.treatybodywebcast.org/

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CCLA Appears Before UN Committee Against Torture

Sukanya Pillay — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:55:59 +0000

Geneva:

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association today made a presentation to members of the UN Committee Against Torture, at the United Nations Palais Wilson in Geneva. The Committee is comprised of ten legal experts from around the world, charged with overseeing how State Parties implement the Convention at home.

CCLA presented highlights from our report to [...]

CCLA Demands Accountability for G20 Rights Violations in light of Scathing OIPRD Report into G20 Police Conduct

Communications — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:12 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Penelope Chester 647.822.8764 media@ccla.org  www.ccla.org

CCLA Demands Accountability for G20 Rights Violations in light of Scathing OIPRD Report into G20 Police Conduct Calls for Immediate Action from Chief, Police Services Board

TORONTO, May 16 2012 – The Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) today released its systemic review into policing during the 2010 Toronto G20. [...]

CCLA to Montreal City Councillors: Don’t Adopt New Protest Bylaw

Communications — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:37:10 +0000

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has written to the Mayor of Montreal, and to city councillors, to express its concerns regarding the City of Montreal’s proposed adoption of amendments to a bylaw that would make it illegal to wear a mask during a public demonstration, and that would require demonstrators to provide prior notification to police authorities [...]

CCLA before Ontario Court of Appeal on police background checks, fairness and presumption of innocence

Abby Deshman — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:26:48 +0000

On Tuesday May 15 the CCLA will appear before the Ontario Court of Appeal in J.N. v. Durham Regional Police Service, a case that will examine the procedural protections and constitutional rights owed to individuals with non-conviction records that are retained and disclosed by local police forces. Read the CCLA’s factum.

Police run hundreds of thousands – [...]

CCLA in Supreme Court to advocate for constitutional protection for employees’ private information

Abby Deshman — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:37:57 +0000

The CCLA will appear before the Supreme Court to argue that the private, personal information in our communication devices must be protected by the Charter – regardless of whether they are owned personally, or provided through our workplaces.

In R. v. Cole the Court will examine whether an individual whose work computer may be accessed by [...]

Press Release: CCLA: Report into RCMP G20 Complaint Bolsters CCLA Concerns, Highlights Need for Answers from Toronto, Ontario Police

Communications — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:32:01 +0000

May 14, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Penelope Chester 647.822.8764 media@ccla.org  www.ccla.org

CCLA: Report into RCMP G20 Complaint Bolsters CCLA Concerns, Highlights Need for Answers from Toronto, Ontario Police

TORONTO, May 14, 2012 – The Canadian Civil Liberties Association welcomes the long-awaited report into RCMP conduct during the 2010 G8 and G20 summits. This report was produced by Commission for Public [...]

Report into RCMP G20 Complaint Bolsters CCLA Concerns, Highlights Need for Answers from Toronto, Ontario Police

Communications — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:20:11 +0000

Introduction Major Concerns Specific Issues Background Quick Links

Over a year and a half after the Canadian Civil Liberties Association’s original G20 complaint, the Commission for Public Complaints Against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“the Commssion”) has released its final report into RCMP conduct during the 2010 G8 and G20 summits.

CCLA welcomes the long-awaited report as an important step in [...]

Anti-Bullying Bill 13 – CCLA To Make Submissions At Queen’s Park Today

Communications — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:08 +0000

MEDIA ADVISORY

Media contact: Penelope Chester, CCLA media@ccla.org (416) 363-0321 ext 225 (647) 822-8764

Anti-Bullying Bill 13 – CCLA To Make Submissions At Queen’s Park Today

TORONTO – May 14, 2012 – The Canadian Civil Liberties Association’s Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Director of the Equality Program, will be speaking today at 3:30 p.m. to the Standing Committee on Social Policy during the public [...]