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Police Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability PRIVACY Reasonable Expectations of Privacy Search & Seizure Unreasonable Search & Seizure

CCLA to Appear Before the Supreme Court in Police Search and Seizure Case

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has been granted leave to intervene in the upcoming…

CCLAJune 11, 2021

Democratic Rights Election Finance

3rd Party Voices in 2018 Ontario Election

After the Ontario Superior Court struck down limitations on 3rd party election spending as unconstitutional,…

CCLAJune 11, 2021

Artificial Intelligence Face Surveillance PIPEDA PRIVACY Surveillance & Technology

RCMP Use of Face Recognition Tool Violated Privacy Law

Today Canada’s Privacy Commissioner released the Special Report to Parliament on Police Use of Facial…

Brenda McPhailJune 10, 2021

Democratic Rights PRESS RELEASES

CCLA Statement on Ford’s Extraordinary Use of the Notwithstanding Clause

The notwithstanding clause was designed to be a democratic safety valve, not a brazen power…

CCLAJune 9, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Prisons, Jails & Community Supervision Solitary Confinement

CCLA on Ontario’s Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Solitary Confinement

On June 4, 2021, the CCLA made submissions to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor…

CCLAJune 9, 2021

Democratic Rights Election Finance PRESS RELEASES

Ontario Superior Court Strikes Down Third Party Spending Limits

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is celebrating another decisive win in Ontario Superior Court.…

CCLAJune 8, 2021

COVID-19 FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Mobility

Letter to Nunavut re: Travel and Self-Isolation Requirements

At the outset of the pandemic, when much was unknown, governments took a number of…

Cara ZwibelJune 7, 2021

Artificial Intelligence PRIVACY Privacy Law Reform

CCLA contributes to consultations on Ontario’s AI Framework

CCLA was pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the Ontario government's consultation on…

Brenda McPhailJune 4, 2021

NB Abortion Rights PRESS RELEASES Women

CCLA Wins First Round of Abortion Challenge In New Brunswick

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has begun the process of taking New Brunswick to court…

CCLAJune 1, 2021

COVID-19 EQUALITY MAJOR CASES & REPORTS Safe Shelters Socio-Economic Status

City of Toronto Progress Reports on Homeless Shelters

Weekly Progress Reports, published by the City of Toronto, detailing the capacity, occupancy, and other…

CCLAMay 31, 2021

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