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Below is a list of all our latest updates, issues, briefs and activities.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial Rights Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing

CCLA on Supreme Court Decision in Bouvette Concerning Remedies for Miscarriages of Justice

Miscarriages of justice represent some of the gravest failures of the criminal justice system. For…

CCLAJune 12, 2025

EQUALITY Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability Socio-Economic Status

CCLA Reacts to Ontario Passing the Safer Municipalities Act

The CCLA, as a member of the Encampment Justice Coalition, strongly opposes the punitive and…

CCLAJune 6, 2025

Democratic Rights FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

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…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 30, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Bill C-27 Intelligence & Cybersecurity PRIVACY Privacy Act Privacy Law Reform Surveillance & Technology

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…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 28, 2025

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

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…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 26, 2025

EQUALITY Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability

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…

CCLAMay 21, 2025

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing

CCLA Intervening Before Supreme Court to Ensure Legal Distinction Between Aiding Suicide and Murder Upheld

The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in…

Shakir RahimMay 21, 2025

Arbitrary Detention CRIMINAL JUSTICE Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability

CCLA before Supreme Court in Carignan to Ensure Unlawful Arrests Can be Challenged Under the Charter

The CCLA appeared before the Supreme Court today in R. v. Carignan. The CCLA submitted that…

Shakir RahimMay 21, 2025

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Right to Protest

CCLA on Toronto’s Proposed Bubble Zone Bylaw

TORONTO — On May 16, 2025, CCLA and the Centre for Free Expression sent a…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollMay 20, 2025

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial Rights Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Presumption of Innocence

CCLA Intervening Before Supreme Court to Ensure Protection for Solicitor-Client Privilege

The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene in R. v. Fox before the Supreme…

Shakir RahimMay 20, 2025

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