Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRight to Protest Free Speech and Protest Rights: CCLA Seeks Leave to Intervene in McGill University’s Injunction Proceedings against the Encampment on its Campus On May 27, 2024, Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program and Interim…CCLAMay 28, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICEFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingSentencingYouth CCLA Intervening Before Supreme Court of Canada to Protect Rights of Youth in the Criminal Justice System The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in…Shakir RahimMay 28, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICEFair Trial RightsFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingProsecutorial Misconduct CCLA Intervening in Pivotal Case on Miscarriages of Justice before Supreme Court of Canada The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in…Shakir RahimMay 24, 2024
Election FinanceFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPolitical AdvertisingVoting Rights CCLA Before the SCC to Defend Democratic Rights Now more than ever, it is crucial for voters to be able to exercise their…Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 22, 2024
Conditions of ConfinementCRIMINAL JUSTICEPrisons, Jails & Community Supervision CCLA Calls on Government of Ontario to Apologize for Soleiman Faqiri’s Death The CCLA echoes the call of the Faqiri family for the Government of Ontario to…Shakir RahimMay 16, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICECruel & Unusual PunishmentFreedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS CCLA Reaction to the Introduction of Bill C-70 On May 7, 2024, CCLA joined a call by civil society organizations, academics and experts…CCLAMay 14, 2024
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASESRight to Protest CCLA Calls for Investigation into Edmonton Police TORONTO — Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program of the Canadian Civil…CCLAMay 14, 2024
EQUALITYLGBTQ2S+Policy 713PRESS RELEASESYouth Update: New Brunswick Policy 713 Challenge Continues TORONTO — Pro bono lawyers representing CCLA are in court today challenging the Government of New Brunswick’s…CCLAMay 14, 2024
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRESS RELEASESRight to Protest Student Protest Movement: CCLA Calls for an Investigation into Calgary Police’s Alleged Recent Conduct TORONTO — Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program of the Canadian Civil…CCLAMay 11, 2024
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRight to Protest Know Your Rights: Universities Should Continue to Acknowledge the Rights of Students to Express Themselves and to Protest Peacefully Now more than ever, it is important for individuals to understand their rights when they…Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 8, 2024