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Remembering Dr. Karen Pearlston

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association mourns the loss of Dr. Karen Pearlston, who died on…

CCLAOctober 7, 2026

Democratic Principles Democratic Rights EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Indigenous People

Alberta’s Referendum: Civil Liberties, Democracy and the Questions Receiving Less Attention

On October 19, 2026, Albertans will head to the polls to vote on 10 referendum questions. …

CCLAOctober 6, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability Unreasonable Search & Seizure

CCLA Before Supreme Court in R. v. Chemlal on Police Search Powers

The CCLA will appear as an intervenor before the Supreme Court of Canada today in…

Shakir RahimOctober 6, 2026

Constitutional Remedies CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing

Supreme Court Decision in R. v. R.B.-C. on Sentencing Delay

On September 11, 2026, the Supreme Court released its decision in R. v. R.B.-C., 2026…

CCLAOctober 5, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CCLA Joins Coalition Calling on Correctional Service Canada to Restore Access to Medications in Federal Prisons

CCLA has joined more than twenty organizations and experts calling on Correctional Service Canada (CSC)…

CCLASeptember 28, 2026

Bill 21 Freedom of Religion FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES

ELECTION CAMPAIGN: A BROAD CIVIL SOCIETY COALITION CONDEMNS THE OUTGOING GOVERNMENT’S INSTRUMENTALISATION OF SECULARISM

MONTREAL — During this election season, the Quebec Observatory on Racial Inequalities (OIRQ), the Observatory for Migrant…

CCLASeptember 28, 2026

Freedom of Association Freedom of Expression National Security PRESS RELEASES PRIVACY

CCLA calls for clarity and targeting in Canada’s foreign influence transparency regime

Canada’s foreign influence transparency registry has recently come into force, yet the regime remains mired…

TamirSeptember 23, 2026

FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES Rule of Law

BILL C-39: CCLA WARNS AGAINST EXPANDING ALREADY PROBLEMATIC EXEMPTION POWERS AND LIMITING WORKERS’ BARGAINING RIGHTS

OTTAWA — The federal government’s latest omnibus legislation, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy (Bill…

CCLASeptember 23, 2026

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability PRESS RELEASES Racial Profiling

City of Montreal’s Proposed Anti-Insult Bylaw: Organizations Warn of a Significant Risk of Abuse

Montreal — Yesterday, the League of Rights and Freedoms (LDL), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association…

Anaïs Bussières McNicollSeptember 18, 2026

EQUALITY PRESS RELEASES Socio-Economic Status

CCLA Slams Nova Scotia Government for Excluding People Living in Encampments from Disability Benefits

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is deeply concerned by the Nova Scotia government’s recent…

CCLASeptember 10, 2026

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CCLA is always working to protect your civil liberties.

Remembering Dr. Karen Pearlston

Alberta’s Referendum: Civil Liberties, Democracy and the Questions Receiving Less Attention

CCLA Before Supreme Court in R. v. Chemlal on Police Search Powers

Supreme Court Decision in R. v. R.B.-C. on Sentencing Delay

CCLA Joins Coalition Calling on Correctional Service Canada to Restore Access to Medications in Federal Prisons

ELECTION CAMPAIGN: A BROAD CIVIL SOCIETY COALITION CONDEMNS THE OUTGOING GOVERNMENT’S INSTRUMENTALISATION OF SECULARISM

CCLA calls for clarity and targeting in Canada’s foreign influence transparency regime

BILL C-39: CCLA WARNS AGAINST EXPANDING ALREADY PROBLEMATIC EXEMPTION POWERS AND LIMITING WORKERS’ BARGAINING RIGHTS

City of Montreal’s Proposed Anti-Insult Bylaw: Organizations Warn of a Significant Risk of Abuse

CCLA Slams Nova Scotia Government for Excluding People Living in Encampments from Disability Benefits

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