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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 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.
We believe in
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.
We believe in
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

Artificial IntelligencePRIVACY
July 17, 2023

Sign our AI Regulation Petition

CCLA has put out a petition on how AI regulation needs to put human rights first. Sign this petition now to join CCLA in calling for legislation that ensures that…
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EQUALITYPRESS RELEASESRace, Religion & Ethnicity
July 17, 2023

NCCM and CCLA Continue to Challenge Quebec’s School Prayer Ban

MONTREAL — The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) are continuing the fight to challenge Quebec’s school prayer ban. The NCCM & CCLA are…
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CRIMINAL JUSTICEFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingPRESS RELEASESRight to Reasonable Bail
July 10, 2023

Civil Society Groups Demand Bail Reform Changes, Canada an ‘International Embarassment’

OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), the John Howard Society of Canada (JHSC) and the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) are demanding changes…
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EQUALITYLGBTQ2S+PRESS RELEASES
June 29, 2023

CCLA: New Brunswick Policy 713, Unlawful, Unconstitutional

FREDERICTION — Harini Sivalingam, Lawyer and Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) made the following statement today at the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick:…
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EQUALITYIN THE NEWSLGBTQ2S+
June 8, 2023

CBC: Civil liberties group concerned about ‘domino effect’ of LGBTQ-protection policy review

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it's concerned about the fallout of New Brunswick's review of a policy protecting LGBTQ students and would consider legal action, depending on the result.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICEIN THE NEWSRight to Reasonable Bail
June 1, 2023

Toronto.com: Fix Canada’s ‘broken’ bail system by giving more people bail, and more supports, some Toronto experts say

“The denial of bail should not be seen as the solution to public safety risks” says Shakir Rahim, a Toronto lawyer and Criminal Justice Program director of the Canadian Civil…
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CRIMINAL JUSTICEIN THE NEWSRight to Reasonable Bail
May 23, 2023

The Globe and Mail: The flip side of bail reform in Canada

But as we said earlier this week, an equally important issue – one that politicians don’t talk about, and which rarely makes the headlines – is the thousands of people…
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CRIMINAL JUSTICEIN THE NEWSRight to Reasonable Bail
May 21, 2023

CBC: Justice minister says federal government could not go much further on bail reform

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association said, "We believe that every person in Canada deserves to feel safe in their community but this bill will not accomplish that. It is possible…
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