Device SearchesPRESS RELEASESPRIVACY Statement on the RCMP’s Use of Spyware The RCMP uses spyware against Canadians in targeted investigations. The revelation was buried in a…CCLAJune 30, 2022
Arbitrary DetentionCRIMINAL JUSTICEEQUALITYMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityRace, Religion & EthnicityRacial Profiling Racial Profiling on Trial: an Update from the Frontlines Last year the CCLA became involved in a constitutional challenge to the laws that grant…Abby DeshmanJune 28, 2022
FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSNB Abortion RightsPRESS RELEASESWomen CCLA Reacts to Decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Today's ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States is an appalling step back…CCLAJune 24, 2022
DisabilityEQUALITYFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Welcomes Decision Promoting Access to Justice CCLA is pleased that the Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the test for public…Cara ZwibelJune 23, 2022
Conditions of ConfinementCRIMINAL JUSTICEPRESS RELEASESPrisons, Jails & Community SupervisionPRIVACYSearch & SeizureSearch & SeizureSurveillance & PrivacyUnreasonable Search & Seizure Canadian Civil Liberties Association launches constitutional challenge to Ontario’s strip search law The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and a woman with personal experience have launched a major…Abby DeshmanJune 20, 2022
Bill 21EQUALITYFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES Remarques à l’occasion de l’anniversaire d’une hypocrisie – la loi 21 CIVIL LIBERTIES GROUPS SEEK LEAVE TO APPEAL BILL 21 DECISION NCCM & CCLA file an…CCLAJune 16, 2022
CCPA (Bill C-11)PRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform New Privacy Law to be Tabled Today: What CCLA Hopes to See CCLA looks forward to a deep dive into the legislation tabled today, a Bill lengthily…Brenda McPhailJune 16, 2022
CRIMINAL JUSTICEPRESS RELEASES Black Legal Action Centre & Canadian Civil Liberties Association React to TPS Report Today, the Prison Pandemic Papers were launched online, making available previously unpublished government records.CCLAJune 15, 2022
Election FinanceFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPolitical AdvertisingVoting Rights CCLA Intervening at Ontario Court of Appeal on Importance of Political Expression and the Right to Vote The CCLA continues to work to ensure that governments do not overreach in exercising their…Cara ZwibelJune 14, 2022
Emergencies ActMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPRESS RELEASES CCLA Reacts to Former Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly’s Comments on Invocation of the Emergencies Act Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made…CCLAJune 3, 2022