November 2021

Global News: Quantity and quality of education for detained Ontario youth varies: report

https://globalnews.ca/news/8415077/quantity-and-quality-of-education-detained-ontario-youth/

MAJOR CASES & REPORTS PRESS RELEASES

Youth in detention deserve better education: CCLA Research Report

CCLA’s report concludes that there are significant differences in the quality and quantity of formal…

CCLANovember 30, 2021

The Suburban: Quebec police violent arrest of Black teen caught on video

https://www.thesuburban.com/news/quebec-police-violent-arrest-of-black-teen-caught-on-video/article_90e3b51f-98b5-5af5-8f41-a0c1bbab0ebf.html

New York Times: 2 Canadian Journalists Arrested at Indigenous Protest Are Freed on Bail

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/22/world/canada/canada-indigenous-journalist-arrests.html

Toronto Star: Ontario is developing a digital ID program for its citizens. The process needs more transparency, privacy experts say

https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/11/18/ontario-is-developing-a-digital-id-program-for-its-citizens-the-process-needs-more-transparency-privacy-experts-say.html

Democratic Rights Election Finance Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Political Advertising Voting Rights

CCLA makes its case against Ontario’s third party advertising restrictions

On November 22, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court will hear arguments in the Working Families…

Cara ZwibelNovember 18, 2021

Face Surveillance PRIVACY Surveillance & Technology

CCLA and Privacy International collaborate on submissions regarding facial recognition guidelines for police agencies

The proposed OPC guidance on police use of FRT technology can help ensure police agencies’…

Brenda McPhailNovember 17, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Records & Collateral Consequences

CCLA joins over 60 civil society organizations to call for criminal record reform

On November 17, the CCLA joined with dozens of other organizations to urge the federal…

CCLANovember 17, 2021

CCPA (Bill C-11)PRIVACY Privacy Law Reform

Bill C-11 was the gift that needed returning

Sometimes a long-awaited gift that arrives wrapped in sparkly paper disappoints when it is opened.…

Brenda McPhailNovember 16, 2021

COVID-19 Disability FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Vaccine Passports

CCLA to Minister: Choosing not to be vaccinated should not disentitle you from employment insurance

CCLA has written to Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, urging…

Cara ZwibelNovember 2, 2021