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CCLA: Toronto Police Should Not Ban Protest from Public Streets

OTTAWA — Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has issued the following statement: The Toronto Police…

CCLAMarch 24, 2026

Freedom of Expression FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Deeply Concerned by Ontario’s Education Minister’s Memo Limiting Expressive Rights

OTTAWA — Reports indicate that Ontario’s Education Minister has issued a memo instructing educators and school board staff…

CCLAMarch 24, 2026

Bill 21 Bill 21 Daily Recap Democratic Emergency in Quebec EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS MAJOR CASES & REPORTS PRESS RELEASES

Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 1

Today marked the first of four days of hearings before the Supreme Court of Canada,…

CCLAMarch 23, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRIVACY Reasonable Expectations of Privacy Unreasonable Search & Seizure

SCC releases judgement in Singer, expanding police ability to enter people’s yards

The Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in R v Singer, 2026 SCC 8,…

TamirMarch 23, 2026

Bill 21 Democratic Emergency in Quebec EQUALITY FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS MAJOR CASES & REPORTS PRESS RELEASES

Historic Hearings on Bill 21 Begin at SCC

OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and…

CCLAMarch 23, 2026

Face Surveillance PRIVACY Surveillance & Technology

CCLA Intervenes in Kawall appeal on police use of intrusive facial recognition technologies

The CCLA appeared at the Ontario Court of Appeal in support of its intervention in…

TamirMarch 20, 2026

EQUALITY PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Sends Letter to University of Alberta Regarding EDI Policy

Earlier this week, CCLA sent the following letter to the Board of Governors at the…

Harini SivalingamMarch 19, 2026

EQUALITY PRESS RELEASES

Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy

TORONTO — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Alberta’s proposed…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

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

CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case

Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, made the following statement: "Respect for judicial…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Police Transparency, Oversight & Accountability PRESS RELEASES

Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls for Reform After Major Report on Police Charter Violations

The CCLA endorses the public policy recommendations in the ground-breaking report Unlawful Enforcers, concerning violations of…

CCLAMarch 19, 2026

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CCLA: Toronto Police Should Not Ban Protest from Public Streets

CCLA Deeply Concerned by Ontario’s Education Minister’s Memo Limiting Expressive Rights

Bill 21 at the SCC: Day 1

SCC releases judgement in Singer, expanding police ability to enter people’s yards

Historic Hearings on Bill 21 Begin at SCC

CCLA Intervenes in Kawall appeal on police use of intrusive facial recognition technologies

CCLA Sends Letter to University of Alberta Regarding EDI Policy

Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy

CCLA Condemns Premier’s Challenge to Judicial Independence in Zameer Case

Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls for Reform After Major Report on Police Charter Violations

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