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CCLA actively stands up to power by fighting against rights violations, abuse of police powers, inequality, and discrimination. We stand for freedom, equality, and a better future for all people in Canada.

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Our Work

Our Work Centres Around Our Five Core Areas

We believe in

EQUALITY

Equality – which includes equity, diversity, and inclusion – recognizes that every person is equal in value and worth, and each is deserving of fairness, dignity and rights.

We believe in

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

Fundamental Freedoms allow individuals and groups to express themselves, to believe and practice what they choose, and to exercise their right to vote.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

We work to ensure that constitutional rights are respected at every step of the criminal justice system, and that the extraordinary powers conferred to police and criminal courts are used proportionately, fairly, humanely, and only when absolutely necessary.

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PRIVACY

We bring a principled and rights-focused approach to assessing the impact of new technologies and surveillance, in areas ranging from policing methods to people’s public and private lives.

We Believe In

EDUCATION

CCLA & CCLET provide free workshops, seminars, and in-class sessions in schools, educational institutions, and faculties of education, educating citizens about their rights and freedoms.

What's Happening Right Now

Democratic RightsFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS
May 30, 2025

CCLA Reacts to Quebec Superior Court Decision Upholding Freeze on Provincial Electoral Map Until Next Election

On May 29, 2025, the Quebec Superior Court upheld the constitutionality of the freeze on the provincial electoral map enacted by the National Assembly in May 2024. The Court found…
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Artificial IntelligenceBill C-27Intelligence & CybersecurityPRIVACYPrivacy ActPrivacy Law ReformSurveillance & Technology
May 28, 2025

CCLA Joins Call for Overhaul of Canada’s Approach to Digital Policy

On May 28, 2025, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association joined with 13 prominent Canadian civil society organizations and digital policy experts to deliver a joint letter to key federal ministers,…
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FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS
May 26, 2025

CCLA Files Submission Urging Members of Ontario’s Provincial Parliament to Vote Against Bill 5

On May 26, 2025, CCLA filed its written submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior urging Members of Ontario's Provincial Parliament to vote against Schedule 9 of Bill 5,…
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EQUALITYPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability
May 21, 2025

CCLA Sends Letter to Ontario Government: Do Not Pass Bill 6

On May 16th, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association sent a letter to the Ontario Premier and other members of government urging them not to pass Bill 6, the Safer Municipalities…
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In The News

CRIMINAL JUSTICEIN THE NEWSRight to Reasonable Bail
January 30, 2024

CTV News: More than 80% of inmates in Ontario jails last year were legally innocent, awaiting trial: data

“We at CCLA, like others, we care about public safety,” Rahim said."We just want to think about what we can do within our bail system to have it run effectively.”…
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Emergencies ActFreedom of AssociationFreedom of ExpressionIN THE NEWS
January 23, 2024

CBC News: Ottawa’s use of Emergencies Act against convoy protests was unreasonable, violated Charter, court rules

Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, executive director of the CCLA, said their win sets a clear and critical precedent for future governments. "Emergency is not in the eye of the beholder. Emergency…
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EQUALITYIN THE NEWSLGBTQ2S+Youth
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, and in so doing violate the rights, the freedom, the privacy, the equality and the…
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CRIMINAL JUSTICEIN THE NEWSReasonable Expectations of PrivacySearch & Seizure
August 11, 2023

CBC: Arctic Bay residents raise concerns after RCMP search mail

Shakir Rahim, a lawyer and director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's criminal justice program, said it raises "serious concerns." Section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms states…
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CCLA does not receive government funding. We rely solely on the support of our donor community.

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